Fannie Farmer Baking Powder Biscuits

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 C unbleached white flour4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cream of tartar1 Tbsp sugar1/2 C shortening2/3 C skim milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 425*. Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk. Mix and knead lightly. Divide into eight pieces and pat each lightly into a biscuit shape (or roll and cut with biscuit cutter). Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 8 large biscuits or up to 16 smaller ones.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBDOUC.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 243.7
  • Total Fat: 13.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 400.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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