Best Baking Powder Biscuits
photo by Sharlene~W
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons shortening
- 3⁄4 cup milk
directions
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Cut with pastry blender until particles are about the size of small peas.
- Pour in milk all at once.
- Stir just until mixture holds together.
- Turn out onto floured work surface and knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
- Roll or pat dough to thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
- Cut with floured cutter.
- For crustier sides, place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
- For softer sides, place biscuits with sides touching or 1/4 inch apart.
- Brush with milk.
- Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Sharlene~W
Campbell, California
I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7.
I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.