Tiny Biscuits

Name: Tiny Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup shortening or lard; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening or lard
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten

Directions

1

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and soda in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine buttermilk and egg, beating well; gradually add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
2

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 10 to 12 times.
3

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve hot.