Classic Biscuits
From the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.
Yield
12 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
60 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combine dry ingredients | |||
| 2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
baking powder
|
*
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
sugar
|
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cream of tartar
|
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
*
|
| Cut in until it looks like coarse crumbs | |||
| ½ | cup |
butter
|
*
|
| Add all at once and barely mix in | |||
| ⅔ |
milk
|
*
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combine dry ingredients: | |||
| 473 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
baking powder
|
*
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
sugar
|
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cream of tartar
|
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
*
|
| Cut in until it looks like coarse crumbs | |||
| 118 | ml |
butter
|
*
|
| Add all at once and barely mix in | |||
| 0.7 |
milk
|
*
|
|
Directions
Knead on a lightly floured surface, as little as possible.
Roll to ½ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes.
You can also drop by spoonful onto a cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450.
Note: Dried fruits or nuts can be added to batter if desired.
