Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

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Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
  3. Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 775.18 Kcal (3246 kJ)
Calories from fat 299.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.25g 51%
Cholesterol 1.84mg 1%
Sodium 918.77mg 38%
Potassium 908.51mg 19%
Total Carbs 102.53g 34%
Sugars 4.59g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.88g 16%
Protein 15.26g 31%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 402.1mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 301.19 Kcal (1261 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.92g 51%
Cholesterol 0.71mg 1%
Sodium 356.98mg 38%
Potassium 352.99mg 19%
Total Carbs 39.84g 34%
Sugars 1.78g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 16%
Protein 5.93g 31%
Iron 0.7mg 10%
Calcium 156.2mg 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

  • 17.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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