Baking Powder Biscuits I

165 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 45 min

“A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!” - by Anne

Ingredients

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

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Original recipe yields 12 biscuits

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
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.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
124 cal
6%

Fat
4.9 g
8%

Carbs
17.1 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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AGGIEGODDESS

Apr. 11, 2003

"My husband is the biggest kid/picky eater out there. The first time I made these, they were a bit dry. I always used half a recipie, cuz it's just the two of us until our daughter gets older. Well,..." See more I added 1 tsp of vanilla extract. It was just the kick it needed! Heather Adam Austin, TX"

Cheese and Gravy

Dec. 17, 2003

"I couldn't think of a faster, easier way to make light and fluffy biscuits. I even substitited margarine for shortening and they were still perfect!..." See more"

CSANDST1

Apr. 11, 2003

"I used butter-flavor crisco and buttermilk instead of milk. These were surprisingly tender but a little bland. I won't make them again...." See more"

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