Basic Biscuits

Recipe View Preheat your oven to a roaring 450°F (230°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, gently sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution and a lighter biscuit. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The smaller the pieces of shortening, the flakier your biscuits will be. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually pour in the cold milk while gently stirring with a fork. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing, as this can lead to tough biscuits. The dough should be soft, moist, and pulling away from the sides of the bowl. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it very gently, just 5 to 7 times, to bring it together. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough out to a 1/2-inch thick sheet. Cut out biscuits using a floured cookie cutter (or a sharp knife). For perfectly even biscuits, avoid twisting the cutter. Press together any unused dough scraps, re-roll, and repeat the cutting process. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until they are gloriously golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, tender goodness! (1 minute)