"Sugar" and Spice Biscuits

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 101.9
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
  • Sodium: 245.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of "Sugar" and Spice Biscuits calories by ingredient


Introduction

Sugar-free adaptation of BHG recipe from "Cook Healthy Today." The two substitutions save what may seem like a scant 20 or so calories, but the reduction in added fat and sugar, in one case replacing half of the added fat for a nutrient-dense fruit puree (applesauce) hardly affects the taste and only adds micronutritional benefit. Sugar-free adaptation of BHG recipe from "Cook Healthy Today." The two substitutions save what may seem like a scant 20 or so calories, but the reduction in added fat and sugar, in one case replacing half of the added fat for a nutrient-dense fruit puree (applesauce) hardly affects the taste and only adds micronutritional benefit.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    4 teaspoons baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/8 cup margarine

    1/8 cup applesauce

    3/4 cup fat-free milk or light soymilk (fat free dairy milk is used in nutrition calculation; the caloric count is essentially the same but the ratio of c:p:f changes with the utilization of soymilk)

    2 tablespoons Splenda (6 teaspoons, or 1/8 cup)

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

2. With nonstick cook spray, lightly coat twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups; set aside.

3. In large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.

4. Using a pastry blender or blunt knife, cut in margarine until mixture consists of coarse crumbs.

5. Make a well in center of mixture and add milk.

6. Stir JUST UNTIL dough clings together (for tender biscuits do not overwork dough!).

7. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.

8. Divide dough in half and roll one portion into a 12x10-inch rectangle.

9. In a small bowl combine the splenda and the cinnamon; sprinkle some of this mixture over the rectangle.

10. Cut the rectangle into five 12x2-inch strips.

11. Stack the strips on top of each other; cut into six 2-inch square stacks.

12. Place each stack, cut side down, into a prepared muffin cup (shape will resemble a fan).

13. Repeat steps 9-12 with remaining half of dough and Splenda mixture.

14. Bake in 450 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Makes 12 fan-shaped biscuits
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Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GRACIE55113.