This homemade biscuit recipe uses simple ingredients and baking powder as the leavening. The biscuits turn out golden brown and super tender inside.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::10
Yield::10 biscuits
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
¾ cup cold milk
Directions
Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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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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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times.
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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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Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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Enjoy!
Rita Pellegrini / Allrecipes