Cowboy Biscuits

Name: Cowboy Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup water
2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted

Directions

1

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle water over flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
2

Shape dough into 2-inch balls, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush tops of biscuits with bacon drippings. Bake at 425° for 18 minutes or until lightly browned.