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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup milk
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 504g | |
| Calories 1473 | |
| Calories from Fat 527 | 36% |
| Total Fat 59.65g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 15.73g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 17.13g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 6179mg | 257% |
| Potassium 530mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 199.05g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 10.3g | 7% |
| Protein 31.72g | 51% |
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