{"id":25784,"date":"2016-07-31T06:00:36","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=25784"},"modified":"2021-03-15T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T21:12:31","slug":"low-sodium-homemade-country-biscuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/low-sodium-homemade-country-biscuits\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Sodium Homemade Country Biscuits"},"content":{"rendered":"

For those on a low sodium diet, biscuits are a forbidden food. Until this low sodium biscuit recipe saved the day!! They may not be as pretty as a fluffy Grand, but they’ll satisfy your craving!\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sadly, Biscuits are High in Sodium<\/h2>\n

Biscuits and most baked goods are on the Avoid list for a heart healthy diet because they are notoriously high in sodium but, finally, I played around and came up with a low sodium country biscuit recipe that actually tastes like a good flaky homemade biscuit and allows us to indulge in our favorite weekend breakfast, occasionally. <\/em><\/p>\n

For my husband, one of the biggest adjustments he had to make in order to follow his cardiologist’s orders for a strict low sodium diet was giving up sausage and charcuterie. Tragically, that meant banishing his beloved biscuits and sausage gravy as an occasional weekend breakfast treat. Sadly, this meant that all of us were deprived unless College Girl and I snuck out and ate Sunday brekkie without him, but that would be mean!<\/p>\n

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The Secret to Low Sodium Biscuits<\/h2>\n

While the biscuits have literally no sodium, thanks to Hain Featherweight Sodium Free, Gluten Free baking powder<\/a>, make no mistake – sausage does, and this down-home, \u00a0soul satisfying Southern specialty should be enjoyed only on occasion.<\/p>\n

Biscuits Taste Better in the South<\/h2>\n

For us, this occasion was being on vacation at our lake house in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas. Born in Chicago, my siblings and I spent the greater part of our formative years in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and something always pulled us back there. It’s a surprisingly beautiful area with sweeping vistas and myriad lakes that attract fishermen, water sport enthusiasts, hikers, and campers.\u00a0 For years, we would coordinate our trips so mom would have one of her kids visiting every few months. This became especially important when her Alzheimers dementia became so advanced we were forced to move her into an assisted living facility. Such a tragic disease, but let’s not go there.<\/p>\n

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No better place to be when the temperature and humidity rises in the South than on the lake!<\/p>\n

How Much Sodium is in Baking Powder?<\/h2>\n

Baking powder has a shocking 488 mg of sodium in 1 teaspoon. And most recipes call for two to three teaspoons. Read the label – it’s misleading because the measurement used is 1\/8 of a teaspoon and you have to do the math!<\/p>\n

These biscuits may not be quite as lofty as biscuits made with real baking powder – its the baking powder that causes baked goods to rise and its also what makes baked goods so high in sodium, but the taste is there and they aren’t heavy like some past attempts using low sodium biscuit mixes and such have been. Since there is no added salt, I included a teaspoon of a salt-free spice blend, such as Mrs. Dash’s Original Table Blend, to avoid a bland biscuit, no one wants that.<\/p>\n

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Low Sodium Biscuit Recipe<\/h2>\n
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Easy Low Sodium Country Biscuits<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\tFinally, a low sodium country biscuit recipe that actually tastes like a good flaky homemade biscuit and allows you to occasionally enjoy that Southern favorite - biscuits and gravy!<\/em>\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCourse:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tBreakfast\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tCuisine:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAmerican\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 6<\/span> -8 biscuits<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Priscilla<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcups<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tall purpose<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tunbleached flour<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTablespoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHain Featherweight Sodium Free baking powder<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tteaspoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsalt-free spice blend such as Mrs. Dash's Table Blend<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tshortening<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(I used Land O'Lakes butter with canola oil)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tteaspoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsugar<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlow fat milk<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Preheat oven to 425 degrees.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients, stirring to mix well.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Cut in the shortening, using two knives or forks or a pastry blender, cutting up the pieces of shortening into the flour until they are pea-sized.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Gradually stir in milk and mix until the dough begins to form a ball.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Scoop the dough ball onto your floured surface, dust with just enough flour to make the surface less sticky.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      With floured hands, gently knead the dough being careful not to overwork the dough.* Then, press the dough out into a rough circle about 1 inch thick.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Cut out circles with a biscuit or cookie cutter about 2-1\/2 to 3 inches in diameter. I used a glass tumbler, like my mom used to.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Transfer the biscuit rounds to a greased cookie sheet and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Recipe Notes<\/div>\n\t\t

      * To \"cut in\" serves the function of distributing the fat particles into the dry ingredients, typically flour, and by coating and lubricating flour granules. This method greatly reduces the ability of the gluten proteins in the flour to create gluten when mixed later with a liquid, such as water or milk. This also results in a flakier product when rolled or formed before baking. The secret to success is that the solid fat must remain cold at all times before baking. If using shortening, use tablespoon size amounts and there is no need to chill it beforehand.<\/p>\n

      Nutrition Analysis below via MyFitnessPal.com.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Learn how to make the\u00a0Sausage Gravy<\/a> that is undeniably some of the best ever AND actually easy to make!<\/p>\n

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      I can’t say enough good things about Hain’s Featherweight baking powder\u2014it is the magic substitute that allowed us to continue enjoying biscuits and cornbread.\u00a0My heart healthy King Cornbread<\/a> recipe was perfected over the years and is one of my family’s most requested favorites. Check it out – fluffy and light with a nice crumb, medium grind stone ground cornmeal lends a nice chew, and a 1\/4 cup of sugar adds just a bit of sweetness.<\/p>\n

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