Light Garlic Biscuits

Light Garlic Biscuits
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2 cup minus 1 T flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp baking powder
½ teaspoon Baking soda
1 Pinch salt
3 tablespoon Stick margarine, chilled
¾ cup Low fat (1.5%) buttermilk
1½ ounce Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
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1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of the margarine and blend with pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and cheese; combine with fork, handling dough as little as possible. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet; bake until lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. While biscuits are baking, in a small microwavable bowl, add remaining tablespoon margarine; microwave on high until margarine is melted. Stir in garlic powder; set aside.
4. When biscuits are done, remove from oven and brush margarine mixture evenly over the warm biscuits. Remove from baking sheet and serve immediately.
Serving (1 biscuit) equals 3/4 fat, 1 1/4 bread, 15 calories. Per serving 83 calories, 2 gm pro, 9 gm carb, 4 gm fat, 338 mg sodium, 4 mg chol, 0 gm fib.
Source: Weight Watchers Magazine, December 1994