Name: Baking Powder Biscuits
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 26, 2026

These baking powder biscuits are soft, golden, and come together in no time, no yeast, no waiting. The recipe is straight from my grandma’s 1940s cookbook and uses just a handful of pantry staples. They’re the kind of biscuits you’ll want to make on repeat, whether it’s for dinner, breakfast, or a cozy afternoon snack.

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Baking Powder Biscuits

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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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.