Drop Biscuits
Ideal for beginning as well as practiced bakers, these biscuits are quick to make, moist, and flaky. Serve warm, topped with butter or jam, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/3 cup shortening
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1 cup buttermilk
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet; set aside.
2.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, and soda. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moistened. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
3.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Makes 10 to 12 biscuits.
Nutrition information
Calories 155, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 5%, Iron 6%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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