Baking Powder Biscuits
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
15 mins
Total time:
25 mins
Serves:
4 - 6
Also known as 'drop biscuits' these simple biscuits are fluffy and wonderful with any meal!
Ingredients
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 Tablespoon sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 F
Grease a cookie sheet
In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar together
Cut the shortening into the flour with two knives, a pastry blender or a a whisk until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Don't mix too much!
Add the milk all at once and stir just until mixed. Dough should be a little sticky*
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until bottom is browned
Notes
* If you want to roll out the dough, add additional flour until it's the right consistency. Biscuits may be a little tougher.
For variation, try adding ½ cup of sharp cheddar cheese, spices, chives, or bacon to the mix.
Recipe by
Old Fashioned Families
at https://www.oldfashionedfamilies.com/baking-powder-biscuits/
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