Fluffy Biscuits Recipe

Fluffy Biscuits Recipe
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100% would make again

If you're looking for a flaky basic biscuit, this recipe is the best. These golden-brown rolls bake up tall, light and tender. Their mild flavor tastes even better when the warm biscuits are spread with butter or jam. -Nancy Horsburgh, Everett, Ontario

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 20 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 168 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Fluffy Biscuits published in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p35

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Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2009 by Tiel_Mom

Very tender biscuits that have a light, buttery, taste with a touch of sweetness. They also stay fresh and soft for more than 1 day. I used a heart shaped cookie cutter and the presentation was lovely. Make sure you cut the biscuits very thick, 3/4 to 1 inch thick as they do not rise as much as buttermilk biscuits. You can definitely see the layers and pull the biscuits apart. I also think that this recipe could also be used for making tea biscuits, by adding raisins and topping with a vanilla glaze.

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2009 by noboty

My very favorite biscuit recipe.

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