Sweet Biscuits
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Sweet Biscuits
Description
Sweet Biscuits use simple dry ingredients including flour, salt, cream of tartar, baking powder, and sugar mixed with shortening and milk to form a dough. The dough is gently kneaded and rolled before being cut into individual biscuit shapes. Baking on an ungreased sheet at 450°F creates biscuits with a browned exterior while keeping the inside soft and tender. Cream of tartar contributes to the rise and light crumb. The sugar adds a mild sweetness that distinguishes these from plain biscuits.
The biscuits develop a pleasant texture contrast between flaky edges and a pillowy center. This recipe carefully balances leavening agents to achieve a gentle lift without over-rising. The method requires minimal kneading to avoid toughening the dough and encourages handling the dough just enough to bring it together.
Serve these biscuits warm with spreads or alongside savory dishes. Their neutral sweetness complements many toppings and meals. Leftovers benefit from reheating wrapped in foil at a low oven temperature to preserve softness, with the option to open the foil midway for added crispness. This reheating advice maintains quality and texture for best enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and stir until the dough follows a fork around the bowl. Knead slightly.
- Pat out the dough onto a lightly floured board and cut it into individual biscuits.
- Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 to 20 minutes, or until brown.
Notes
- Wrap leftover biscuits in foil and reheat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes to refresh texture.
- Open the foil halfway through reheating to add crispness if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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