2 c bread flour
1 tbs sugar
1 tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening
Mix all ingredients except shortening together until well blended. Cut in shortening. Store in an air tight container until ready to use!
When ready to use, mix in about 3/4 c milk, bake at 450 degrees for ten minutes
Possible alterations:
Dumplings: May need more liquid. Dough should be rolled into balls and added to soups or chicken and dumplings where they cook by steam (must have lid on pot).
Sausage and Cheese Biscuits: Add 1/2 c or more of cooked sausage and 1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese to mix before you add milk.
Cinnamon Biscuits: After adding milk, roll out onto floured surface and spread 1/4 c melted butter on dough, sprinkle with brown sugar, raisins, pecans, and cinnamon. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
Orange Biscuits: After adding milk, roll out onto floured surface and spread 1/3 c melted butter on dough, sprinkle with the zest of an orange and some of the chunks of the orange, white sugar, a dusting of powdered sugar, pecans, sweet coconut shreds, and a light dusting of ground cloves. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
From Candace Crowther
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