Baking Powder Biscuits

Submitted by A Dash of Doom

"Flaky, tender, delicious baking powder biscuits made without shortening."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 12 biscuits
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 2⁄3 tablespoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Add butter and milk and mix thoroughly.
4. Roll dough out to approximately 1/2" thick, and cut out biscuits to desired size. I use a 2 1/2" round cutter, but you could also use a glass or bowl.
5. Place biscuits on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.