Basic Biscuits

This is an easy homemade biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. The biscuits turn out perfectly soft and flaky on the inside every time.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¾ cup cold milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut out biscuits with a floured cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.

Step 5

Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.