Basic Biscuits

This biscuit recipe is easy to make from scratch for delicious homemade biscuits that 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
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup cold milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 2

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 3

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

Step 4

Enjoy!

Step 5

Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 6

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times.

Step 7

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.