Baking Powder Biscuits
- 30 Minutes Prep 45 Minutes Total
- 10 Servings
- 190 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar, if desired
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
Preparation
- Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).
- On lightly floured surface, gently roll dough in flour to coat. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits about 1 inch apart for crusty sides, touching for soft sides.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Daily Values (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 11g 17%, Saturated Fat 3g 14%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 390mg 16%, Potassium 55mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 10%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 2%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 8%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 8%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 15%, Copper 2%, Manganese 8%
Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)
Calories 190, Calories from Fat 100, Trans Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 3g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 170g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2
