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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (38g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

Calories 113
Calories from Fat 35 (30%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 3.9g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 2.6g 5%

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Homemade Biscuits

Recipe #17867 | 20 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Darlene Summers
Jan 23, 2002

I've been making this same recipe for home made biscuits for 40 years, so I could not begin to tell you where the recipe came from. I just know its GOOD

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    Add milk all at once and mix till mixture follows fork around bowl.
  4. 4
    Turn out on lightly floured board.
  5. 5
    Knead gently for about 1/2 minute.
  6. 6
    Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick.
  7. 7
    Flour rim of glass or biscuit cutter and cut out biscuits.
  8. 8
    Put on (ungreased) cookie sheet and bake at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes.

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From: Chef #962223

On Sep 20, 2008

I just made these biscuits and they were great!! I used butter flavor crisco in them and they were light and fluffy...also browned really nice. This is my new biscuit recipe!!

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  • From: maryspassion is the kitchen

    On Jul 20, 2008

    these biscuits are a bit grainy but good,just not for a austistic child with sensory issues...

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  • From: Bonnie LaBrake

    On Mar 8, 2003

    These are wonderful. I am southern and am embarassed to say that every time I have ever tried to make buscuits they came out like little rocks. They could have easily been considered lethal weapons. Thank you so much for posting. Very easy and very good.

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  • From: emmylouhoo

    On Sep 3, 2008

    Very easy to make and yummy!!! Ultimate comfort food...

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