Flaky Southern Biscuits

Submitted by swirlycinnacakes

"From "Down Home Cookin'""

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup chilled vegetable shortening
• 3⁄4 cup cold 2% low-fat milk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Stir in milk until dough holds together. Knead gently about 1 minute. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
3. With 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut dough. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Reviews

[4-H Mom]

I made these this morning. These were flaky and perfect served with Homemade Applebutter. This recipe is a keeper and I will be making this again.