Baking Powder Biscuits

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.

Author: Real Life of Lulu

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings: 16 Servings

Calories: 137 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 cups - Flour
4 teaspoons - Baking Powder
1 tsp - Salt
6 tablespoons - Shortening
1 cup - Milk

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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