Fluffy Biscuits

From Taste of Home.

Yield: Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 3 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg.
• 2/3 cup milk

Directions

1. In a bowl combine the flour, Baking Powder, sugar and salt
2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Turn onto a well floured surface. Knead 20 times. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness, cut with a 2 1/2 inch Biscuit cutter.
5. Place on a lightly greased Baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden Brown. Serve warm.

Timing

• 8-10 minutes

Temperature

• 450°

Equipment

• bowl; small bowl; 2 1/2 inch Biscuit cutter; Baking sheet

Notes

• Mom; Best Recipe

Transcription

Mom / Best Recipe / From Taste of Home