Fried Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 3 1/2 ts Active dry yeast 3 1/2 To 4 1/2 cups flour 2 c Warm milk (105 to 115 2 tb Sugar -degrees) 2 To 3 tsp salt 1/4 c Shortening Makes about 4 dozen. Oil for deep frying Dissolve yeast in milk and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. […]

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Whey Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 2 1/2 c Flour 1 c Whey 1 ts Baking powder 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Baking soda 4 tb Shortening Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Work in shortening with the finger tips, or cut in with 2 spatulas. Add sufficient whey to form a […]

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Orange Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 3 c Flour 3 tb Sugar 1 ts Salt 1 c Milk 4 ts Baking powder 2 tb Melted butter or butter 1 Orange -substitute 4 tb Shortening Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut in shortening. Add milk to form soft dough. Turn onto […]

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Fruit Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 1 c Flour 3/8 c Milk 2 ts Baking powder 1/4 c Chopped raisins 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Cinnamon 1 1/2 tb Shortening 1 tb Melted butter or butter 1 tb Sugar -substitute Sift flour, measure, and sift with salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening. Add milk to form soft […]

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Drop Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 2 3/4 c Flour 1 1/4 c Milk 4 ts Baking powder 1 ts Salt 6 tb Shortening Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk, stirring sufficiently to blend well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto well-oiled baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (450 F) about […]

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Ham Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 2 c Flour 4 tb Shortening 2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Prepared mustard 2/3 c Milk 2 tb Melted butter or butter 1/4 c Mince ham -substitute 1/2 ts Salt Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and add milk gradually until soft dough is […]

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Sour Cream Biscuits

Ingredients & Directions 2 c Flour 1/2 c Sour cream 1/2 ts Salt 3 tb Baking powder 1/2 ts Baking soda Sift flour, measure, and sift with salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix with cream to the consistency of a roll dough, adding 1 teaspoon sweet milk or water if too stiff. Turn onto […]

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Baking Powder Biscuits Ii

Ingredients & Directions 3 c Ready-mixed flour 1 c Milk 7 tb Shortening Sift flour, measure, and sift. Cut in shortening with 2 spatulas. Add milk. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead lightly and pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. Bake in hot oven (450 F) 12 minutes. 16 servings. The […]

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Baking Powder Biscuits I

Ingredients & Directions 3 c Flour 6 tb Shortening 4 ts Baking powder 1 c Milk 1 ts Salt Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with 2 spatulas. Add milk. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead lightly and pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. […]

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Biscuits For Two

Ingredients & Directions 1 c All-purpose flour 1/8 t Cream of tartar 2 1/2 t Baking powder 1/4 c Shortening 1 t Sugar 1/2 c Milk 1/2 t Salt In a bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk. Turn onto a floured board; knead one minute. Roll […]

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