Homestyle Biscuits
Update your homestyle biscuits with this easy low-fat recipe.
Yield: 15 servings
Serving Size: one 2-inch biscuit
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2/3 cup 1 percent fat buttermilk
3 1/3 tbsp vegetable oil
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and all of the oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
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On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Each serving provides:
Calories: 99
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: less than 1 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Potassium: 102 mg --Use a salt substitute to reduce sodium level.
B-man