Homemade Biscuits
Make these biscuits from scratch in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
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- 2 cups flour (all-purpose)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup buttermilk (low-fat (1%))
- 3 1/3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Make it lactose-friendly
- 2/3 cup buttermilk (low-fat (1%)) → lactose-free milk + 1 tsp lemon juice per cup
Steps
- Preheat oven to 450 °F.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10–12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cookie cutter in flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 167 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 11.4 g |
| Carbs | 14.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 127 mg |
Source
Nutrition.gov (USDA) — Public domain (U.S. government work)