Baking Powder Biscuits I

     

A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!

Original recipe makes 12 biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only pea sized lumps. Add milk and mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 124 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.1 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Fat: 4.9 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Sodium: 190 mg