Plain Flour Biscuits

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. plain unbleached flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 4 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 to 2/3 c. milk
  • 1/4 stick melted butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450° to 500°.
  2. 2
    Grease pan.
  3. 3
    Combine dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Cut in shortening.
  5. 5
    Add milk slowly; mix to smooth consistency.
  6. 6
    Knead dough gently on floured surface.
  7. 7
    Do not overknead.
  8. 8
    Use hand to press out dough to 1/2 to 1-inch thickness.
  9. 9
    Cut out with biscuit cutter.
  10. 10
    Coat both sides of biscuit with melted butter.
  11. 11
    Bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

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