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Feather-Light Biscuits

By: Eleanore Hill  
"'I USUALLY used a glass or baking powder can lid as a cutter so the biscuits would be bigger than average size...and I always baked some extras to send home with the kids. They liked to split them and fill them with cheese or peanut butter and strawberry jam.'"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups buttermilk baking mix
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the baking mix, sugar and yeast. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in enough warm water to make a soft and slightly sticky dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 3-4 times. Roll dough to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. round biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO 
Wow, feather-light is a perfect description! I halved the recipe and used butter instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Mickey MC 
Great Recipe but substituted buttermilk for water. Also let them set for about 20 minutes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by KONWAL 
Oh so good! Unbelievable texture and taste. We cut the recipe in half, but I won't next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2008 by proudarmywife 
This was wonderful, though I did use all butter (didn't have shortening). I froze half of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Cheryl B. 
These biscuits were very good and easy to make, but they do make a sweet biscuit and would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by NEgirl 
Need to update this review as the first time I made them they were a little dry. Don't know... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by dannyswonderwife 
Good. But not the homemade fluffy southern style biscuits I like. Still searching for that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I also used regular mix and buttermilk in place of water because I couldn't find the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Stacy526 
Really light and yummy. I couldn't find buttermilk mix so just used the regular bread mix and... MORE

 
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