Flaky Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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Flaky Cheddar Biscuits
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Directions:

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in processor.
  3. Add cheese and cut in shortening using on/off turns until mixture resembles very coarse meal.
  4. Add milk and blend using on/off turns just until dough begins to come together; do not form ball.
  5. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
  6. Gather into ball;pat into 1/2-inch-thick disc.
  7. Cut out rounds using 2-inch biscuit cutter.
  8. Gather scraps, reshape and cut out additional rounds.
  9. Arrange rounds on heavy large ungreased baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
  10. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover loosely and refrigerate.).
  11. Bake until tops are pale golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  12. Serve biscuits hot with butter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.22 Kcal (1609 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.57g 32%
Cholesterol 20.93mg 7%
Sodium 372.75mg 16%
Potassium 477.04mg 10%
Total Carbs 41.35g 14%
Sugars 3.49g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 6%
Protein 8.16g 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 279.2mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.48 Kcal (1317 kJ)
Calories from fat 151.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.84g 32%
Cholesterol 17.13mg 7%
Sodium 305.09mg 16%
Potassium 390.45mg 10%
Total Carbs 33.84g 14%
Sugars 2.86g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 6%
Protein 6.68g 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 228.5mg 28%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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