Robert's Baking Powder Biscuits
Yield
12 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
1 | tablespoon |
baking powder
double acting |
|
½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | cup |
butter, unsalted
or shortening |
|
¾ | cup |
buttermilk
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
473 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
15 | ml |
baking powder
double acting |
|
2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
59 | ml |
butter, unsalted
or shortening |
|
177 | ml |
buttermilk
|
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and butter in a mixer and mix until crumbly.
Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough holds together.
Do not over-mix.
Turn out on a floured surface and roll the dough out to a ¾ inch thickness.
Cut into rounds or squares.
Place fairly close together on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated 450F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve warm with butter, cream or jam.
Note: Dried cranberries or raisins can be added to biscuit batter.