Basic Biscuits

Basic Biscuits

by Jonas Brunet 1 year ago
4.6 (9)
10 minutes
191.3 kcal
20.2 g carbs
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Description

This is a basic biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. They're easy to make and go with almost any meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup milk
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and toss with flour until no longer sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.
  5. 5. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 to 12 biscuits
calories: 191.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 20.2 g
protein: 3.2 g
saturated fat: 2.8 g
cholesterol: 1.5 mg
sodium: 225 mg
fiber: 0.7 g
sugar: 0.9 g