GOLD MEDAL™ FLOUR CLASSIC BISCUITS

Gold Medal™ Flour Classic Biscuits image

Whether they're playing simple side dish or starring role, these light and flaky homemade biscuits are an inexpensive and easy way to serve up some classic comfort at the table. This basic biscuit recipe made with quality Gold Medal™ flour can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, with no proving required. While these classic biscuits are right at home as part of a breakfast or brunch spread, there are many more ways you can enjoy them: swap them for dinner rolls for your next supper, serve them with a hearty soup or stew at lunchtime or stuff them with sliced deli meat and melty cheese for a tasty snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening or butter
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

Heat the oven to 450°F. In a medium bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixed. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in the milk until mixture forms a soft dough and leaves the side of the bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).
Lightly sprinkle flour over a cutting board or countertop. Place dough on floured surface; gently roll in the flour to coat. To knead dough, fold dough toward you. With the heels of your hands, lightly push dough away from you with a short rocking motion. Move dough a quarter turn and repeat 10 times. Dough will feel springy and smooth.
On the floured surface, flatten dough evenly, using hands or a rolling pin, until dough is 1/2 inch thick.
Before cutting each biscuit, dip a 2 1/2-inch round cutter into flour to lightly coat it so it will cut cleanly through the dough without sticking. To cut, push the cutter straight down through the dough without twisting or turning. Cut the biscuits as close together as possible. On an ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits about 1 inch apart for biscuits with crusty sides, or place with sides touching for biscuits with soft sides.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Biscuit, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g