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
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.
