Johnny's Biscuits

Johnny's Biscuits
Johnny's Biscuits might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 9 servings with 221 calories, 6g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. If you have shortening, flour, buttermilk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Spray a 10 1/2 inch cast iron skillet with non stick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and sugar.
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Cut in the shortening and softened butter with a fork until the lumps are pea size. Gently stir in the buttermilk until all of the flour is incorporated; do not over mix. The dough should be very wet. If not, add more buttermilk to achieve a sloppy consistency.
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Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Place all-purpose flour in a bowl. Spray an ice cream scoop or large spoon with vegetable spray and scoop out dough. Drop each biscuit one at a time into the flour. Using well-floured hands, pick up each piece and pass from hand to hand lightly to shake off excess flour and shape it into a soft round.
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Place the biscuits gently into cast iron skillet. They will be a tight fit. Do not mash the biscuits down!
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Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
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Bake at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool before serving.
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Ready In40 m.
Servings9
Health Score2
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