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Edith Roosevelt's Fat Rascals (Biscuits)

Here's how you make Edith Roosevelt's Fat Rascals (Biscuits)
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  • Servings: 18
  • Prep: 9m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 18 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (or margarine)
  • 1/2 pound dried currants
  • 1/2 cup milk (about)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  • Step 2: Thoroughly mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  • Step 3: Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until particles are the size of rice kernels..Stir in currants.( i used raisins just about 1/2 cup)

  • Step 4: Add the milk and stir with a fork only until a soft dough is formed.

  • Step 5: Shape dough lightly into a ball and roll out 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured surface.

  • Step 6: Cut into rounds with a 2-inch cutter.

  • Step 7: Place on ungreased baking sheet.,( i used greased pantop and bottom of biscuit)

  • Step 8: Bake at 450 for 12 to 15 minutes.

  • Step 9: About 1-1/2 dozen biscuits.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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