Beer Biscuits
Created by KittenCal on October 21, 2014
- Servings: 10
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10-12m
- Recipe #14918
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (using a good brand name flour will benefit the end results, a no name flour is not recommended)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening (vegetable shortening, plain white or butter flavor, both work well)
- 3/4 cup beer (not flat)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl sift all dry ingredients together.
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Step 2: Using a pastry cutter cut in shortening until cornmeal consistency, then stir in beer.
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Step 3: Knead lightly, then gather into a large shaped ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
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Step 4: Refrigerate for 1 or more hours before forming dough.
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Step 5: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
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Step 6: Remove from the fridge and unwrap the dough.
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Step 7: Pat the dough into about 1 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out with biscuit cutter.
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Step 8: Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 10: Best served warm.