Recipe Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style
Prep time |
Cook time |
Yields |
Serving Size |
10 minutes |
12 minutes |
15 servings |
1 biscuit |
2 C all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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2 Tbsp sugar
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⅔ C low-fat (1 percent) buttermilk
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3 Tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil
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Directions
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1
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Preheat oven to 450 °F.
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2
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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3
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In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
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4
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On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10–12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to ¾-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.
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5
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Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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