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Beer Biscuits

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa PHOTO BY: Justin Will

"The beer adds flavor and leavening to these biscuits."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until it has cornmeal consistency. Stir in beer, and knead lightly.
  3. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter.
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by special_k_in_fla
I enjoyed the ease, flavor and texture of these biscuits. Next time I am going to try baking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by AMATERASUI
This is an excellent recipe! Instead of beer, I used a Scottish Ale, and served these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2003 by BIGSCOTTK
Awesome smell when cooking! Also makes fantastic pizza crust! Just use a generous amount of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2006 by CHRISTINA729
I made this again, and again they're excellent. If yours are too hard, perhaps you used too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by LauraKK
These came out flat, tasteless and hard. My husband fed them to the ducks in the pond behind... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Stephanie
The buscuits were good, but you could certainly taste the beer. I used a light beer, but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by MIAMIMARTINI
Very easy to make. I will make them again, but will use less beer than the recipe calls for.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ARCCQ
A little dry, but good flavor MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by MAGGIEWAG1
This was the easiest and best tasting from scratch recipe I have ever tried. Will definately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by mainat
Very tasty and gives the kitchen a nice aroma. MORE

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