How to Make Baking Powder Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baking powder biscuits are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether you're serving them for breakfast with jam and butter, alongside a bowl of hearty soup for lunch, or as a side dish for dinner, these fluffy, flaky biscuits are sure to be a hit. The best part is, they're quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.

The key to achieving the perfect texture and flavor in baking powder biscuits lies in the technique...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 biscuits

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture has only pea-sized lumps. Add milk; mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg