Baking Powder Biscuits
30 Min(s)
20 Min(s) Prep
10 Min(s) Cook
Enjoy light and tender Baking Powder Biscuits for a real treat at any meal. Spread the Baking Powder Biscuitswith honey or jam for breakfast or serve with soups, stews, chicken & more.
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8 servings
Original recipe yields 8 servings
1-3/4 cups flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup margarine
3/4 cup milk
Let's Make It
1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir with fork until soft dough forms.
2
Place on lightly floured surface; knead 20 times or until smooth. Pat or roll lightly until dough is 1/2-inch thick. Cut with floured 2-inch cookie cutter to make 16 biscuits, rerolling dough scraps as necessary. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
3
Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Substitute shortening or butter for the margarine.
Tip 2
Larger Biscuits
If using a 3-inch cookie cutter, you will be able to cut out 8 biscuits. Bake as directed. Makes 8 servings, 1 biscuit each.
Tip 3
Crustier Biscuits
For a crustier biscuit, roll dough 1/4-inch-thickness; cut with 2-1/4-inch cutter. Continue as directed, increasing baking time to 12 minutes. Makes about 8 servings, 3 biscuits each.
Nutrition
Calories
180
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g
3%
Sugars 1g
2%
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 16 biscuits or 8 servings, 2 biscuits each.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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