Yeast Biscuits Recipe

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Yeast Biscuits
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp butter added)
  • 1 cup milk , soured (or regular with 1 tbsp vinegar added)

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in water, set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in order given; cut in shortening until the size of small Lima beans.
  3. Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture.
  4. Cover bowl with towel and let sit until ready to use. (At least 1 hour, but it is fine if it sits for a couple hours.) Dough will be very sticky.
  5. Scrape out onto well floured board.
  6. Flip over and knead lightly (4-6 times).
  7. Roll out and cut with biscuit cutter.
  8. Place on greased pan and let raise slightly (10-30 minutes).
  9. Bake at 400 F until light brown, 10-12 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 901.93 Kcal (3776 kJ)
Calories from fat 420.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.73g 72%
Cholesterol 7.96mg 3%
Sodium 3048.65mg 127%
Potassium 582.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 104.77g 35%
Sugars 10.14g 41%
Dietary Fiber 10.69g 43%
Protein 16.59g 33%
Iron 6.2mg 34%
Calcium 480.7mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 279.55 Kcal (1170 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.48g 72%
Cholesterol 2.47mg 3%
Sodium 944.9mg 127%
Potassium 180.58mg 12%
Total Carbs 32.47g 35%
Sugars 3.14g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 43%
Protein 5.14g 33%
Iron 1.9mg 34%
Calcium 149mg 48%

* 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

  • 21.1
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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