MOTHER-IN-LAW BISCUITS

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These biscuits are big enough and good enough that even your Mother-in-Law will be happy!

Provided by Stephanie Morris

Categories     Biscuits

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 warm water
4 1/2 c self rising flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c melted shortning
1 1/2 c milk or buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl or mug combine warm water and yeast with a tablespoon of sugar and set aside in a warm place.
  • 2. In another bowl sift all dry ingredients together. Add yeast mixture, melted shortening and milk.
  • 3. Mix just enough to form a soft dough, do not over mix.
  • 4. Dump the dough mixture on a floured surface, do not knead but turn and flour both sides then roll out or pat out with your hands to about a 1" thickness.
  • 5. Cut with a large biscuit cutter 2 1/2 - 3" in diameter.
  • 6. Put on an ungreased cookie or baking sheet. You can make them touching or not.
  • 7. Bake at 400F until browned, about 12 minutes.
  • 8. Leftover biscuits can be frozen as they do freeze well.

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