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Basic Biscuits

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"This is a basic biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. They're easy to make and go with almost any meal."
Basic Biscuits Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 67 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 8 to 12 biscuits

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  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.
  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.
  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and toss with flour until no longer sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.
  5. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2003 by Wander'sWorld 
EXCELLENT recipe!First time I ever made biscuits that weren't as heavy as rocks. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2007 by Julie W 
For a great southern taste - grate very cold butter into the dry mixture and gently blend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
My mom has been trying for years to teach me to make biscuits, I can never remember the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 6, 2003 by NTEX2000 
Very good recipe. I kneaded the dough a little to make them more dense. Ummm Ummm good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on may 24, 2003 by TWILIGHT41 
These are the best! My 13 year old daughter made them and she had no problem.They weren't dry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by 2NDNATURE 
biscuits turned out good. I adjusted the recipe a little. I used sourmilk, added 1 tbs sugar.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 1, 2003 by KECIA123 
these turn out great every time. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by MOMMAMIACJ 
These turned out perfect and I am not a great cook! I kneeded them a bit too, about 8-10 times. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by MOMMYNICOLE 
Taste a lot like Bisquick and they are just as easy to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2003 by ALLISON0115 
tasty! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Basic Biscuits

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 192

  • Total Fat: 10.8g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 195mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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