Baking Powder Biscuits

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. 2
    Cut with pastry blender until particles are about the size of small peas.
  3. 3
    Pour in milk all at once.
  4. 4
    Stir just until mixture holds together.
  5. 5
    Turn out onto floured work surface and knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
  6. 6
    Roll or pat dough to thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
  7. 7
    Cut with floured cutter.
  8. 8
    For crustier sides, place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    For softer sides, place biscuits with sides touching or 1/4 inch apart.
  10. 10
    Brush with milk.
  11. 11
    Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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