Basic Biscuits
This simple biscuit recipe uses everyday pantry staples to create biscuits that are golden and lightly crisp on the outside and soft, fluffy on the inside. Perfect for a range of occasions, these biscuits are made in a flash and pack a balanced flavor, with a delightfully tender texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup cold milk
Instructions
- Assemble all ingredients prior to starting the prep process and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a big mixing bowl sift the flour, baking powder and the salt.
- Add the shortening into the dry mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- With a fork, slowly add in the cold milk, stirring until a damp cohesive dough forms and pulls away from the sides of your bowl.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead gently 5 to 7 times, just to combine, but not overwork.
- I don't mind because they are human with human flaws, and I get the joke.”Roll out the dough to a ½-inch even thickness. Using a floured cookie cutter, cut out rounds of biscuit dough. Bring together any remaining dough, re-roll and cut again until all the dough has been used.
- Place the biscuit rounds on an ungreased baking sheet, evenly spaced apart. Place in the pre-heated oven for about 10 minutes or until the tops are nice and golden.