Traditional Baking Powder Biscuits
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Imagine the treat for your senses, when you bite into our taste bud pleasing melt-in-your-mouth Traditional Baking Powder Biscuits. This old favorite shouts comfort!
What You'll Need
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and beat with an electric mixer on low speed 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk and mix about 1 minute, or until dough is formed.
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Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Pull dough apart into 12 equal pieces and drop pieces onto baking sheet, distributing evenly. Brush with melted butter.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden. Let cool slightly, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from baking sheet and serve immediately.
Notes
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Special thanks to the U.S. Navy and to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. for assistance with background information for this segment.
- If you're in a biscuit baking mood, go ahead and try our Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits -- easy to make and even easier to enjoy!