Mimi's Biscuits
Created by MimiMaine on November 8, 2011
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 10-12m
- Recipe #2218
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (white)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening (I use Crisco but have used unsalted butter)
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
How to Make
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Step 1: Put the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and mix; then cut in with a pastry blender the shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 2: Add the buttermilk all at once and stir only until the dough follows the fork around the bowl.
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Step 3: Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead gently to pull together about 1/2 minute; pat or roll about 1/2" thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
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Step 4: Bake on ungreased sheet at 460 degrees for about 10-12 minutes.