Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups flour
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp shortening
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400.
Whisk together dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening and butter.
Stir in buttermilk, just until dough forms.
Turn out onto lightly floured bread board or counter and roll or pat to a thickness of 5/8 to 3/4 inch. Cut, using 2 cutter, in straight movement. Do NOT turn cutter. Put on ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Do NOT reroll or rework extra dough, just pat together and put on baking sheet. Brush with melted butter (tops ONLY). Sprinkle with sugar if using for shortcakes.
Put sheet in oven. Turn oven up to 450 and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	294.36 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat	147.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.42g	25%
Cholesterol	14.23mg	5%
Sodium	777.85mg	32%
Potassium	223.27mg	5%
Total Carbs	32.95g	11%
Sugars	2.49g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.33g	13%
Protein	4.39g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	159.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	369.64 Kcal (1548 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.62g	25%
Cholesterol	17.87mg	5%
Sodium	976.77mg	32%
Potassium	280.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	41.38g	11%
Sugars	3.12g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	13%
Protein	5.52g	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.5mg	11%
Calcium	200.6mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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