Fried Biscuits Recipe

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Fried Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 2 cups warm milk
  • 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • oil (for deep frying)

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in milk and let stand 10 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Stir in shortening.
  3. Gradually add flour, sugar and salt and mix until smooth.
  4. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let stand until doubled (2 hours).
  5. On a floured board roll dough into rectangle 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Heat oil in deep frying or large skillet to 375-degrees F.
  7. Cut dough with biscuit cutter (or use a drinking glass) and drop a few at a time into the oil.
  8. When biscuit is puffed and brown turn and brown other side.
  9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  10. These can be made ahead and reheated in a 200-degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 751.06 Kcal (3145 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.08g 45%
Cholesterol 1.63mg 1%
Sodium 3137.22mg 131%
Potassium 396.7mg 8%
Total Carbs 106.82g 36%
Sugars 6.77g 27%
Dietary Fiber 11.29g 45%
Protein 15.91g 32%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 397.4mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.26 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.36g 45%
Cholesterol 0.64mg 1%
Sodium 1224.96mg 131%
Potassium 154.9mg 8%
Total Carbs 41.71g 36%
Sugars 2.64g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.41g 45%
Protein 6.21g 32%
Iron 2.5mg 36%
Calcium 155.2mg 40%

* 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

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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