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Baking Powder Biscuits

Name: Baking Powder Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 biscuits.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 2/3 cup milk

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

10 biscuits

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

When I was growing up, mother made these wonderful baking powder biscuits often. Some time ago, I consulted her box of old recipes and was delighted to find this childhood favorite. Now these warm and tender biscuits are a special treat for my family, too. —Catherine Yoder, Bertha, Minnesota

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 206 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Baking Powder Biscuits

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