Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe
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Baking Powder Biscuits

By: Catherine Yoder  
"WHEN I was growing up, Mother made these wonderful biscuits often. Some time ago, I consulted her box of old recipes and was delighted to find this childhood favorite. Now these warm and tender biscuits are a special treat for my family, too. -Catherine Yoder, Bertha, Minnesota"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Megasuss 
This is the biscuit recipie I've been looking for! I DID make 2 changes from how it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Carin M. Cole-Burkhart 
The best biscuits EVER! This is TOTALLY my one and only from now on. I didn't roll them out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Greece Mom 
My kids and husband LOVED these biscuits. They were light and tasty. I used only 1 TBL. of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2007 by shawn 
I must have done something wrong because by the time I added the milk and egg there was no way... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by RueBarbe 
Biscuits so tender they bordered on fragile. I turned the dough over on a floured surface,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by tamika 
This recipe is much better than the one I had been using. It is much lighter and I like the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by Ann 
These are Delicious! When I finished with the mix, it seemed too moist to roll out, so I threw... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2007 by workin2beatitus2 
Loved them- I'm NOT a Chef let alone a cook, but I made these today and they were awesome! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Parco Moon 
We love these at my house! Instead of rolling them, we drop them by the spoonful (I know, I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by kaylaf 
OH MY GOODNESS!!! these are by far the best biscuits i've ever made/had!! thanks so much for... MORE

 
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