HOMESTYLE BISCUITS

Update your homestyle biscuits with this easy, low-fat recipe.

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

 
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup low-fat (1%)
   buttermilk
3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
   vegetable oil

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3. In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.

4. On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 3/4-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.

5. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.


Yield: Makes 15 servings, Serving Size: 1 biscuit

Each Serving Provides:
Calories 99
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 72mg

Total Fiber 1g
Protein 2g
Carbohydrates 15g
Potassium 102mg