Try these flaky biscuits in the morning with an egg white and veggie omelet or as a side to your heart-healthy dinner.
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar
2/3 cup 1 percent-fat buttermilk
3 1/3 Tbsp vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 450°.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
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In a small bowl, stir together buttermilk and all of the oil. Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.
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On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Serves 15 (Serving size: one biscuit)
Nutritional information: 99 calories; 3g fat; less than 1g saturated fat; less than 1mg cholesterol; 72mg sodium; 1g fiber; 2g protein; 15g carbohydrates; 102mg potassium
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