BEST BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

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Found this years ago in the food section of our local paper (San Jose Mercury News). Very good biscuits.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 338.7, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4

Unogwu Kingsley
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These biscuits are a must-try for any biscuit lover.


Rebecca Moyo
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I can't wait to try these biscuits with different toppings.


Its Jack
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These biscuits are the perfect comfort food.


Shahwez Samoon
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I love the crispy edges on these biscuits.


Minar Ahead
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These biscuits are so versatile. I've used them for sandwiches, sliders, and even as a side dish.


Digital bangla bd
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I've made these biscuits several times and they're always perfect.


Sophia Sarmiento
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These biscuits are a great way to use up leftover buttermilk.


Afzalawan Afzalawan
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I'm not a big baker, but these biscuits were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Meriem RZ
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These biscuits are so good, I could eat them every day!


Francine Luvss
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I've tried other baking powder biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Faye Marie Marks
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These biscuits are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Khan Zameer
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Verine Onyango
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Rohim official
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I followed the recipe exactly and my biscuits turned out great! They were golden brown and cooked all the way through.


eunice O thompson
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These biscuits are amazing! I've never had biscuits this good before. They're so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Lawrence Howell
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I made these biscuits for my family and they loved them! They were so fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Noah Elliott
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These biscuits are the best! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've been using this recipe for years and I've never been disappointed.