How to Make Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the smell of freshly baked biscuits wafting through the kitchen. And when those biscuits are made using a cherished family recipe, the nostalgia and warmth are even more palpable. That's the case with Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits, a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations in my family.

These biscuits are the kind of simple, old-fashioned treat that never goes out of style. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side fo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons shortening
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted shortening, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour until incorporated into little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until dough forms a ball.
  • Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/2- to 1/4-inch thick. Cut out biscuits to desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 23mg