Homestyle Biscuits

Light and flaky biscuits make excellent additions to holiday meals and family gatherings.

99kcal per serving
2 gprotein
15 gcarbohydrates
3 gfat
15servings (1 biscuit (33g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 99 kcal
Total fat 3 g 4%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 146 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 2 g 4%
Protein 2 g 4%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 51 mg 4%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 35 mg 0.7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 1 ounces

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 °F.
  3. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  4. In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
  5. On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 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.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/homestyle-biscuits, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Homestyle Biscuits?

One serving has 99 kcal. The recipe makes 15 servings (1 biscuit (33g) each).

How much protein is in Homestyle Biscuits?

2 g of protein per serving, with 15 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat.

What do I need to make Homestyle Biscuits?

7 ingredients: 2 cups flour (all purpose), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and 2/3 cup buttermilk (low-fat) ….