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Baking Powder Biscuits I

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"A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!"
Baking Powder Biscuits I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 128 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 12 biscuits

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only pea sized lumps. Add milk and mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CSANDST1 
I used butter-flavor crisco and buttermilk instead of milk. These were surprisingly tender... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by AGGIEGODDESS 
My husband is the biggest kid/picky eater out there. The first time I made these, they were a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by GABBYK209 
Recipe is great, however I did add some cinnimon and a little bit of sugar just to give it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by Cheese and Gravy 
I couldn't think of a faster, easier way to make light and fluffy biscuits. I even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by CHAEYA 
Good flavor but kinda dry. Had a nice appearance and smelled good, the kids did not care for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ANDYNWILL 
Great biscuits that are easy to make. I'm glad to find a good biscuit recipe that does not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2003 by YUMMEST 
This was by far, the absolute best biscuit that I have ever had. It was light and airy. It has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by FIREICE 
i dont know what went wrong but mine taste like pretzels! i have yet to make edible biscuits... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MARIANNE66 
The taste is not all that great, I had a little too much baking powder in it and that ruined... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by SPARKY4CA 
SO-SO, good in a pinch because they're easy. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Baking Powder Biscuits I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 124

  • Total Fat: 4.9g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 165mg
  • Total Carbs: 17g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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