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Bonita’s Biscuits

Name: Bonita's Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 biscuits.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening; 1/4 cup buttermilk

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 biscuits

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

These old-fashioned biscuits from Bonita Coleman of Camarillo, California are simple to make and rich in homemade taste.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
1/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-7 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Bonita’s Biscuits

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