Does anyone have a good and EASY recipe for homemade biscuits?”
Homemade biscuits are really easy. I don’t use a pastry cutter, or a fork, I use my hands to work in the butter with the flour. It’s messy, but it works for me. Whether you do this or you use a pastry cutter or knife, it’s important not to overwork your dough. Mix until it’s all moistened, and then GENTLY fold it over rather than kneading, then roll it out, or pat into shapes. Baking Powder Biscuits 2 cups sifted flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3 – 4 tablespoons butter or shortnening 1/2 tsp. salt about 3/4 cup milk Sift flour 3 times, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift again. Cut in shortening or butter. (this is where I use my hands by rubbing the butter into the flour). Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly “knead” for 30 seconds, enough to shape. Roll 3/4 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter. Bake on un-greased sheet in a 400-degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits. Drop Biscuits 2 cup
