The beer adds flavor and leavening to these biscuits.
Original recipe makes 1 dozen
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup beer
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until it has cornmeal consistency. Stir in beer, and knead lightly.
- Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 121 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 4.5 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 2.2 g
Sodium: 317 mg