Sky-High Biscuits

By sheppell

Flaky and golden, these biscuits have pleased diners since pioneer days. They are quick and easy to make and so much better than those in a can. You can make and shape them ahead; bake and serve hot from the oven

Ingredients

• 2 cups - Flour
• 1 cup - Whole wheat flour
• 4 1/2 tsp. - Baking Powder
• 2 TBSP. - Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. - Salt
• 3/4 tsp. - cream of tartar
• 3/4 cup - butter or margarine
• 1 - egg beaten
• 1 cup - milk

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 27mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. Add egg and milk, stirring quickly and briefly. Knead lightly on floured board.
4. Roll or pat gently to 1-inch thickness. Cut into 1-2 inch biscuits. Place in a greased 10 inch iron skillet or on a 9 inch square pan. For crusty biscuits, separate on a cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 450° F for 12-15 minutes.

Good served with: crisp bacon and eggs in place of toast for breakfast. They are also tasty split, spread with mustard and thinly sliced cold turkey and cheese.