Homemade Biscuits - Only the Best

By Vickie_is_organizing

When I was a child I loved heat and serve rolls. I would beg my Mom to buy these instead of making homemade. Now that I have kids, and love baking, I can't imagine what I was thinking!
Homemade biscuits are so easy to make, and if you follow a few simple rules, they will always turn out fluffy and delicious. I use what I call the Grandma Method. I don't use a pastry cutter, or a fork, I use my clean hands to work in the butter with the flour. It's messy, but it works for me. Whether you do this or another method, it's important not to overwork your biscuit dough. Mix until it's all moistened, and then GENTLY fold it over rather than kneading, then roll it out, or pat into shapes.

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• (from a 1933 Recipe)
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 tablespoons butter or shortening
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 about 3/4 cup milk

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Sift Flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift again. Cut in shortening or butter. (this is where I use my hands by rubbing the butter into the flour). Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly "knead" for 30 seconds, enough to shape. Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter. Bake on ungreased sheet in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits. You can also make tiny tea biscuits that are only 1 1/2 inches wide with a small cutter or glass bottom. These are great served with tea, jam or honey. Makes 24