My husband and I try to eat healthy, decreasing fat and calories wherever possible. These homemade biscuits are low-cal and great for breakfast or served alongside dinner.
—CAROL BRALY SOUTH FORK, CO
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 1 DOZEN
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine buttermilk and egg substitute; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in cheese.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2 1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
3. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
PER SERVING 134 cal., 5 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 14 mg chol., 245 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 1 g fiber, 4 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.