Fluffy Biscuits
“If you’re looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden brown rolls bake up tall, light and tender. They’re good on their own, but taste even better served warm and spread with butter or jam.” — Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8biscuits | 30minutes total |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8biscuits | 30minutes total |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
Portions: biscuits
Units:
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Ingredients
Portions: biscuits
Units:
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
- On a well-floured surface, knead dough gently 8-10 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 biscuit: 249 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fibre), 5g protein.
