Name: Baking Powder Biscuits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups Flour; 4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 6 tablespoons Shortening; 1 cup Milk

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Baking Powder Biscuits

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Instructions

Set the oven to 450℉.

Grease a cookie sheet and set aside.

Sift flour, measure, and sift together with baking powder and salt.

Cut in shortening with two butter knives or a pastry blender.

Pour in milk and stir.

Place dough onto lightly floured board.

Knead a little (I folded the dough four times) and pat into sheet ½ inch thick.

Use a floured round biscuit cutter or a glass rim to cut into round shapes.

Place on greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes at 450℉.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cold Ingredient Magic 🧊
Keep your shortening and milk ice-cold to create the flakiest, most tender biscuits possible - cold ingredients prevent gluten development and create those signature layers.
Minimal Mixing Technique 🥣
Stir the dough just until it barely comes together, using a light hand to prevent tough biscuits and preserve the delicate, tender crumb.
Cutting Perfect Circles 🔪
Use a sharp, straight-edged biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting to ensure clean, even rising and beautiful vertical layers.
High Altitude Adjustment 🏔️
For high altitude baking, reduce baking powder by 1/4 teaspoon and increase flour by 1-2 tablespoons to compensate for lower air pressure.
Brushing for Golden Perfection 🥐
Brush the tops with melted butter or buttermilk just before baking to achieve a gorgeous golden-brown color and add an extra layer of rich flavor.