PERFECT Shortcake Biscuits Recipe

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PERFECT Shortcake Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl.
  2. Add shortening, and cut into dry ingredients.
  3. Add milk and egg yolk together, and mix just until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  4. Dump out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 4-5 times (very lightly!) and pat dough into a 1/3 inch thickness.
  5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
  6. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve with berries or other cut fresh fruit and sweetened whipped cream.
  8. Yum!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 644.22 Kcal (2697 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.28g 45%
Cholesterol 41.74mg 14%
Sodium 1996.19mg 83%
Potassium 731.07mg 16%
Total Carbs 85.04g 28%
Sugars 7.93g 32%
Dietary Fiber 8.38g 34%
Protein 12.13g 24%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 494.3mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 330.56 Kcal (1384 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.02g 45%
Cholesterol 21.42mg 14%
Sodium 1024.28mg 83%
Potassium 375.12mg 16%
Total Carbs 43.64g 28%
Sugars 4.07g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 34%
Protein 6.22g 24%
Iron 2.7mg 30%
Calcium 253.6mg 49%

* 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

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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