Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Chives | 1 tbsp (3g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
- 1¼ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In large bowl combine flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with two knives then stir in buttermilk, cheese and chives just until blended.
Drop dough by heaping tablespoons 1 inch apart on ungreased large baking or cookie sheet.
Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
Bake 12 minutes and serve warm.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
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