Cheddar Dill Biscuits

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
“My husband and I try to eat in a healthful way, decreasing fat and calories wherever possible," writes Carol Braly of South Fork, Colorado. "These homemade biscuits are one of our favorite weekend breakfasts.”

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 134 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.