Biscuits are one of the quintessential American small breads. Easy to make, versatile, and presized for the individual. I started 'helping' my mother make biscuits since I was old enough to be trusted not to dump the flour everywhere, I started making biscuits on my own when I was 11. Sadly Bisquick, biscuits in a can and my hectic life has made me let my skills lapse. This is the recipe I grew up with.
Richer Biscuits
from the Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, copyright 1950
It says it makes 20 1 3/4" biscuits, I say you will be lucky to get a dozen.
Shift together
2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
cut in finely
6 tblsp shortening
stir in
2/3 cup milk.
roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut. place on ungreased baking sheet and bake til golden brown (about 10 minutes) in a 450 degree oven.
2 comments:
Its nice to see a recipe that has been used in your home for so long.
Thanks for being a part of BBD.
Biscuits are a big favorite at my house, and I love to see other people's family recipes.
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