Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits

This is the recipe for baking powder biscuits my mom always made. The amount of biscuits you get depends on how big you make them. Delicious and easy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons shortening
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon melted shortening, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour until incorporated into little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until dough forms a ball.

Step 4

Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/2- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out biscuits to desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.