BAKING POWDER/ BUTTERMILK BISQUITS

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Baking Powder/ Buttermilk Bisquits image

Can also be made into Buttermilk Bisquits

Provided by Laura Perovich

Categories     Biscuits

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. I large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • 2. Using fork or pastry blender, cut shortening into flour until consistancy of coarse meal.
  • 3. Add milk;stir with fork until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms a soft moist dough.
  • 4. On floured surface, toss lightly until no longer sticky. Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut with 2 inch floured cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  • 5. Bake at 350* for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits
  • 6. Variations: Buttermilk Biscuits- Add1/4 teaspoonbaking soda to flour. Substitute buttermilk for milk Cheese Biscuits- Add 4oz (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese to flour shortening mixture.

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