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Simple Biscuits

Simple Biscuits

Classic homemade biscuits with a tender, flaky texture and golden tops, baked fresh and perfect for serving warm with any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 116
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ½ cup shortening

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Cut shortening thoroughly and add to bowl. Mix until it looks like meal.
  4. Stir in milk and mix.
  5. Round up dough on a lightly floured board.
  6. Knead lightly 20 to 25 times and roll 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Cut rolled dough with a floured biscuits cutter and place cuts on ungreased baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

Food Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat