This biscuit recipe uses simple ingredients and baking powder as the leavening. These homemade biscuits turn out golden brown and super tender inside.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups shortening
- 0.75 cups cold milk
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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2
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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3
Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.
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4
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times.
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5
Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut out biscuits with a floured cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.
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6
Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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7
Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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