MILE "HIGH" BISCUITS

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This recipe came from my MIL who has used it for over 50 years for the farm, sawmill hands, gas & store station, and friends and family. Please, enjoy a real treat just about anytime you want something really special. Be sure to try them the next time you make a stew or soup to die for!

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 biscuits, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shortening (substitution Lard Tender flake)
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 Degree's.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Cut in shortening.
  • Add egg in the cup of milk and whisk.
  • Add to mixture of dry ingredients mixed with shortening.
  • Knead into a ball.
  • Pull apart and roll pieces the size of a tennis ball in palm of your hand.
  • May be rolled out and cut with a circular dough cutter @ desired thickness.
  • Melt butter.
  • Put either ball or circular cut out dough on cookie sheet.
  • Indent top of biscuit and brush melted butter on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes @450.
  • Note:.
  • Please, watch carefully as every oven is different.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.5

Asad Asad Shahzad
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These biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. They're so versatile and they always taste great.


Mel R
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I can't believe how easy these biscuits were to make. They turned out perfectly!


Tom Varley
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These biscuits are a great way to start the day. They're so fluffy and delicious.


Mk seven Blax ug
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These biscuits are amazing!


Shahana Sayed
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I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It gives the biscuits a really rich flavor.


Debbie Darmanie
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These biscuits are the best I've ever had. They're so light and airy, and they have the perfect amount of crunch.


Torrey Mastennix
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I've never been a big fan of biscuits, but these ones are really good. They're so fluffy and buttery.


Md Fakrouddin
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These biscuits are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love them!


Vxhammer
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I made these biscuits for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Bevan Allicock
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Wow, these biscuits are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Barna CB
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Addi Khan
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These biscuits are the perfect comfort food. They're so soft and fluffy, and they just melt in your mouth.


MdDelowar Hossan
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I love the way these biscuits smell when they're baking. It's like a warm, comforting aroma that fills the whole house.


Mouhamedramzi Ayadi
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These biscuits are a hit with my family and friends. They always ask me to make them when they come over for breakfast.


Sosefina Tofilau
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I'm not a huge baker, but these biscuits were so easy to make that even I could do it. And they turned out so well!


Kabita Limbu
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so convenient to be able to make these biscuits whenever I want.


Lxzy Weirdo
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These biscuits are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. They're also great for sandwiches and sliders.


Rodolfo Enoc Valladares Barahona
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I was skeptical at first, but these biscuits really are mile high! They're so tall and fluffy, and they taste amazing.


Ikram Uddin
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I've tried a lot of biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are light and airy, with a perfect golden brown crust.


super init
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These biscuits were so easy to make and turned out so fluffy and delicious! I'm definitely making them again.