Basic Biscuits

Name: Basic Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 2/3 cup milk; 1 tablespoon honey

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, milk and honey; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased
2

. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.