Biscuits
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- 8cups self-rising flour
- 4tablespoons baking powder
- ½teaspoon salt
- 4tablespoons sugar
- 1⅓cups solid shortening
- 3¼cups buttermilk
- Melted butter
Nutritional analysis per serving (36 servings)
186 calories; 9 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 485 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Step 2
Sift first 4 ingredients together. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk all at once. Mix briefly with fork to form soft ball.
- Step 3
Place dough on lightly floured surface, rolling or patting into rough circle about ½ inch thick. Using 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut into 36 rounds.
- Step 4
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Brush tops with butter and bake 3 to 5 minutes longer.
- Since these are truck-stop recipes, serving portions are larger than for home consumption.
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