Beaten Biscuits

Beaten biscuits are a traditional Southern bread that originated in the 19th century. They get their name from the process of beating the dough with a rolling pin or mallet to create layers and a flaky texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Beaten Biscuits

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add the milk while stirring until the dough comes together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch (1 cm) and cut into biscuits using a round cutter.
7. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the biscuits rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.