Mile High Biscuits
Discovered this recipe in a church cookbook years ago and I've been making these incredibly tender biscuits ever since. They elevate any meal and are super easy to whip up!
Steps for Mile High Biscuits
Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Mile High Biscuits:
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg and milk;mix until dough forms a ball.
- Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 10- 12 times, only.
- Roll out to 3/4 inch, cut with floured cutter.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 475 degrees for 12- 15 minutes or until light brown.
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Mile High Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3⁄4 cup milk
Instructions
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Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
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Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add egg and milk;mix until dough forms a ball.
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Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 10- 12 times, only.
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Roll out to 3/4 inch, cut with floured cutter.
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Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
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Bake at 475 degrees for 12- 15 minutes or until light brown.
Notes
- Ensure your ingredients, especially the butter and buttermilk, are cold to create flaky layers; this helps the biscuits rise high and achieve that perfect texture.
- Handle the dough gently and avoid overmixing; this preserves the air pockets necessary for a light, tender biscuit while preventing them from becoming tough.
