Orange Drop Biscuits

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12
Sweet and citrusy Orange Drop Biscuits recipe
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

25-27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup frozen egg substitute
3 tablespoons reduced-sugar orange marmalade
3/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
vegetable oil cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
90
Sugar
3g
Fat
2g
Orange Drop Biscuits are a sweet and citrusy twist on traditional biscuits. These biscuits use cottage cheese instead of butter or shortening, making them a healthier option for breakfast or a snack. The orange marmalade and orange rind add a burst of citrusy flavor to these biscuits, making them perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a quick snack on-the-go. These biscuits are easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3.Add cottage cheese, egg substitute, marmalade, and orange rind, stirring just until moist.
4.Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
5.Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

PROS

These biscuits are a healthier alternative to regular biscuits, as they are reduced-calorie and low in fat.

They are also bursting with citrusy flavor from the orange marmalade and rind.

These biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack on-the-go.

CONS

These biscuits may not be as fluffy or flaky as traditional biscuits, due to the use of cottage cheese instead of butter or shortening.

Some people may not enjoy the citrus flavor, as it can be quite strong.

These biscuits do not keep well, and are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These biscuits are low in fat and calories, making them a healthier option for breakfast or a snack.
The use of reduced-sugar orange marmalade also reduces the amount of added sugars in this recipe.
Cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium, which supports muscle growth and bone health.

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