BAKING POWDER BISCUITS (DROP TYPE)

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I get this recipe from my Pillsbury Family Cookbook that was published in 1963. It was my mothers, a graduation present I believe, and I refer to it on a regular basis for the classic preparation of many foods.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 12 Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Sift Flour Salt and Baking Powder into mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening until the particles are fine.
  • Add milk all at once and stir just until dough clings together and flour disappears.
  • Drop by spoonfulls into greased muffin cups (2/3 full).
  • Bake 450 deg for 12/15 min.

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