Homestyle Biscuits
Light and flaky biscuits make excellent additions to holiday meals and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (all purpose) nutrition facts
- 2 teaspoons baking powder nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons sugar nutrition facts
- 2/3 cup buttermilk (low-fat) nutrition facts
- 3 1/3 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 450 °F.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
- 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.
- 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.