Mary's Biscuits
- Ready In:
- 42mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
12 biscuits
ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening (I use Butter Flavor Crisco--the sticks measure exactly 1 cup each)
- 1 1⁄3 cups milk
directions
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Cover bowl& refrigerate for about 30 minutes (this step can be skipped, but it makes the dough easier to handle if it's cold).
- Make a well in the center of the mixture& add milk all at once.
- Stir just until dough clings together.
- Preheat oven to 450F degrees.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 10-12 strokes (don't over-knead or handle dough too much, or it will become tough).
- Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thickness.
- Cut with a floured 2 1/2" biscuit cutter--cut straight down to the board, then twist& lift cutter--dipping cutter into flour after each cut.
- Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.
- Place biscuits so they're almost touching, and press two fingers lightly into top of each biscuit.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- *Note:Placing biscuits close together on baking sheet helps them to rise, as they"climb" on each other.
- Also, pressing your fingers into the center of each biscuit keeps the middles from rising higher than the sides.
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Reviews
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These biscuits were very good. I made them this a.m. and only half of the recipe. I had some homemade fig preserves and they go great with hot biscuits & butter. I rolled the biscuits in my hand as I am in East Texas where biscuits are a part of our vocabulary, lol!! Biscuits & Gravy, biscuits with fried chicken & on & on. These were good & I will definitely make them again. Thanks for this recipe. I wanted something different & had never made with cream of tartar & sugar but added a great taste.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mary Scheffert
Peoria, IL
I have been a Central Illinois resident all my life.
My hobbies include fishing with my husband, reading, counted cross stitch, and of course, cooking (especially baking)!
I currently work in an office, behind a desk, pushing paper. My dream would be to open my own bakery.
Spending time in the kitchen is very relaxing to me, and it keeps me connected to my domestic side!