Biscuits

This is a great recipe. Quick and easy. Biscuits go great with any meal or as a snack with jam or cheese. They are especially delicious when used for Strawberry Shortcake or Chicken a' la King as well.

Biscuits

Yield: 18 to 20 biscuits (1 3/4")

2 Cups of All Purpose Flour

4 teaspoons of Baking Powder

1 teaspoon of Salt

1/3 Cup of Shortening

3/4 Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons of Milk

(Whatever type: Whole, Skim, 2%, Goats Milk, Almond Milk, Sour Milk, Soy Milk, Butter Milk)

Blend flour, salt and baking powder together in a medium sized mixing bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or a fork. Shortening should be the size of peas. Stir in milk to form a soft dough. Dump dough onto lightly floured counter and gently knead 8 to 10 times. Roll or pat down to 1/2 inch or desired thickness and cut with a floured cookie cutter.

Place biscuits onto a parchment lined baking sheet about one inch apart. Bake in preheated 400F oven for approx. 12 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, place on wire cooling rack and enjoy!

** Biscuit dough should be soft, but not sticky. A little kneading will improve the quality of your biscuits, But, this should be done very gently as too much handling will result in tough biscuits **