Mile High Biscuits Recipe
Description: I got this recipe in a church cookbook years ago and have been making them ever since. They are extremely tender with a flavor that no store bought biscuit could ever come up with. Makes breakfast or any meal special. (And they are so easy too)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 177.8
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 14.1mg
- Sodium Content: 224.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 3.4g
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions:
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Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
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Cut in shortening: Add the shortening to the dry ingredients and cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add egg and milk: Crack the egg into the mixture, then pour in the milk. Mix until a dough forms a ball.
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Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it 10-12 times, being careful not to overwork it.
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Roll out the dough: Roll the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
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Cut the biscuits: Using a floured cutter, cut out the biscuits from the dough.
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Place on baking sheet: Place the cut biscuits onto a lightly greased baking sheet, making sure to leave some space between each one.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the biscuits for 12-15 minutes or until they are light golden brown on top.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these mile-high biscuits warm with butter, jam, or your favorite breakfast toppings!
These mile-high biscuits are perfect for breakfast or any meal where you want to add a touch of homemade goodness. With their tender texture and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite in no time. Plus, they’re so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought biscuits! So why not give this recipe a try and see for yourself just how delicious homemade biscuits can be?
