Country Biscuits
Once you try this recipe, you may never go back to canned biscuits. All three of my daughters have made these biscuits for the county fair and received purple ribbons.
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉. Gather the ingredients so you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Dough
- In medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in 3/4 cup vegetable shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In small bowl, beat 1 large egg and 1 cup whole milk lightly. Add egg mixture to flour ingredients and mix until combined.
Make the Biscuits
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10-15 times. Roll out 3/4" - 1" thick and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 -12 minutes. Remove and place biscuits on a wire cooling rack, or keep warm in a wicker basket.
- Makes 12-15 biscuits, depending on the size of biscuit cutter you use. Serve with butter and jelly, or sausage gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.004g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 0.3mg
