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Basic Biscuits
This biscuit recipe is easy to make from scratch for delicious homemade biscuits that turn out perfectly soft and flaky on the inside every time.
Makes:10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup cold milk
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Directions
Prep:15 mCook:10 mReady:25 m
- Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times.
- 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.
- Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!