J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits
J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits turn out tall, tender, and buttery-soft inside with lightly crisp, golden edges. The simple mix of flour, baking powder, a touch of sugar, and shortening yields flaky layers that pair beautifully with sausage gravy, jam, or honey. Serve them warm for breakfast or brunch when you want classic, comforting biscuits fresh from the oven.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- 3
Gradually stir in the milk until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 15 to 20 times. Pat or roll the dough to 1 inch thick. Cut out biscuits with a large cutter or a juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all the dough is used. Brush off any excess flour and place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges start to brown, 13 to 15 minutes. Enjoy!
- Calories 234.5 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.71 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 48.95 g 18%
- Total Fat 0.75 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.43 g High --
- Cholesterol 1.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 38.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 16.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 84.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 26.88 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 234.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Milk, Salt, Shortening. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits healthy?
- J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 234.5 calories and 5.71 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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