BASIC BISCUITS

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The ingredients for this basic biscuit recipe are very simple, so you are likely to have them on hand. They're easy to make, and their from-scratch flavor is wonderful. -Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, milk and honey; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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