Rumford's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

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Rumford's Baking Powder Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sifted unbleached white flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp shortening ( lard or refined coconut oil can be substituted)
  • 2/3 cup milk (i tried butter and used closer to 3/4 cup)

Directions:

  1. Note: I used a KitchenAid stand up mixer to prep the dough.
  2. PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
  4. Cut in shortening until mixture resemble coarse meal.
  5. Add milk to make a soft dough.
  6. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead *gently* for 30 seconds.
  7. Roll out to 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use a cookie cutter to cut out into rounds. I used a 3-inch diameter Fiestaware tumbler cup, top floured.
  9. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake approximately 12-15 minutes or until light golden.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 45.92 Kcal (192 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.8g 7%
Cholesterol 0.21mg 0%
Sodium 232.15mg 10%
Potassium 16.03mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.01g 1%
Sugars 0.51g 2%
Protein 0.31g 1%
Calcium 72.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 62.11 Kcal (260 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.49g 7%
Cholesterol 0.28mg 0%
Sodium 314mg 10%
Potassium 21.69mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.72g 1%
Sugars 0.69g 2%
Protein 0.42g 1%
Calcium 98.2mg 7%

* 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

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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