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Basic Biscuits

The ingredients for this basic biscuit recipe are very simple, so you are likely to have them on hand. They're easy to make, and their from-scratch flavor is wonderful. —Jennifer Trenhaile, Emerson, Nebraska
Basic Biscuits
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Makes
    10 biscuits
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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 milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
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Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, milk and honey; stir into flour mixture just until combined. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 208 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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