Buttermilk-Herb Biscuits

Health score
1%
Buttermilk-Herb Biscuits
40 min.
12
148kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Buttermilk-Herb Biscuits, where comfort food meets culinary creativity! These biscuits are not just any ordinary bread; they are a warm, flaky embrace that pairs perfectly with any meal or can stand alone as a delicious snack. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked biscuits wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table.

What sets these biscuits apart is the unique blend of dried herbs, such as rosemary, basil, or thyme, which infuse each bite with a burst of flavor. The addition of buttermilk gives them a tender crumb and a subtle tang that elevates their taste profile. Whether you're serving them alongside a hearty soup, slathering them with butter and jam, or enjoying them straight from the oven, these biscuits are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch for brunch, a family dinner, or even a cozy gathering with friends. Each biscuit contains only 148 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Buttermilk-Herb Biscuits that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons seasoning dried italian such as rosemary, basil or thyme, or seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoon butter melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, herbs, salt and baking soda.
  2. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough leaves side of bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).
  3. On lightly floured surface, lightly knead dough 10 times.
  4. Roll or pat dough about 1 inch thick.
  5. Cut with floured 2-inch cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits about 1 inch apart.
  6. Brush with butter.
  7. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories148kcal
Protein7.65%
Fat45.71%
Carbs46.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.92
Glycemic Load
11.98
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2908696121658%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.98kcal
7.4%
Fat:7.51g
11.55%
Saturated Fat:2.03g
12.72%
Carbohydrates:17.24g
5.75%
Net Carbohydrates:16.57g
6.03%
Sugar:1.04g
1.16%
Cholesterol:2.2mg
0.73%
Sodium:245.87mg
10.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.83g
5.65%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.64%
Selenium:7.82µg
11.17%
Folate:39.73µg
9.93%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.18%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.78%
Calcium:69.76mg
6.98%
Iron:1.14mg
6.35%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.3%
Phosphorus:54.74mg
5.47%
Vitamin K:4.71µg
4.48%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.05%
Fiber:0.67g
2.68%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.09%
Magnesium:7.48mg
1.87%
Copper:0.04mg
1.84%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.73%
Vitamin A:78.98IU
1.58%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.55%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Potassium:53.08mg
1.52%
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