These biscuits are so yummy and so quick to make. I never used to make biscuits because I could never seem to get them right with rolling and cutting them out and they were always dry and took forever to make. So, I would wait for Pillsbury biscuits to go on sale, but I still was spending about $1.67 for 8 biscuits. I don't know how much these cost to make, but they have got to be a fraction of the cost and you get 12 biscuits instead. I make a double batch of these and keep them stored in the freezer to serve with dinner at a moment's notice.
Drop Biscuits
2 cups flour
1 tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1) In mixing bowl thoroughly stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the leavening (baking powder) and salt.
2) Cut shortening into flour mixture till mixture resembles course crumbs. Be sure to use solid shortening instead of cooking oil or melted butter. Don't mix by hand, but use a pastry blender or forks and knives.
3) After cutting in the shortening, the mixture should resemble coarse crumbs. Avoid blending the fat completely with the flour or using a liquid shortening. These produce mealy biscuits rather than the flaky, tender ones which are more desirable.
4) Gently push the flour-shortening mixture against the edges of the bowl, making a well in the center. Add the milk all at once, pouring it into the well.
5) Using a fork, stir the mixture quickly. Stir just till the dough follows the fork around the bowl and forms a soft dough. Too much mixing may result in biscuits that are tough and not as light as desired.
6) Using a knife or a narrow spatula, push the dough from a tablespoon onto greased baking sheets to make 12 biscuits.
7) Bake biscuits in 450 deg. F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are golden. Serve immediately.
Makes 12 biscuits.
This is my favorite way to have these biscuits. Butter and jam!
This is my hubby's favorite way. He likes to have biscuits with sausage gravy.
To make these extra yummy, melt 1/2 stick butter, and using a pastry brush, brush on biscuits immediately after they get out of the oven. Mmmmmm!
Check out my Garlic Cheese Drop Biscuit variation by clicking here. These taste just like the yummy biscuits they give you while you're waiting for your food at Red Lobster. These take hardly any more time to make and they are really good!
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