Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits
Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits bake up tender inside with a lightly crisp golden exterior, thanks to a simple dough gently shaped by hand instead of rolled and cut. The method creates rustic, flaky layers and a homey texture that feels straight from a Southern family kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re equally good alongside fried chicken or a comforting Sunday supper.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hand-Formed South Georgia 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
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or by rubbing it between your fingers until the pieces are smaller than peas. Pour in the milk all at once and stir with a large spoon until the dough is evenly moistened; it should be sticky.
- 3
Flour your hands and knead the dough lightly for 3 or 4 turns, adding only enough flour to keep it from sticking to your hands. Let the dough rest for a minute or two.
- 4
With well-floured hands, pinch off pieces of dough (about 12) and gently pat them into balls. Do not overwork the dough. Place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using floured knuckles, press each ball down to about 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Bake for 11 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are browned. Serve hot with butter.
- Calories 151.16 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.36 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 30.26 g 11%
- Total Fat 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 3.05 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 20.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 9.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 18.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 32.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 8.16 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Hand Formed South Georgia Biscuits is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Shortening. Each serving provides about 151.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Shortening, Whole Milk. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits healthy?
- Hand-Formed South Georgia Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 151.16 calories and 3.36 g of protein, or 7% 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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