J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits

By Coldsnap46

"Homemade fluffy biscuits are easy to make with this simple recipe using plenty of baking powder to help create giant biscuits. Serve with gravy or butter and jam."

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. Pat or roll dough out to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a large cutter or juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all dough is used. Brush off the excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to brown.

*Cook's Note: "The dough can also be prepared several hours, and up to a day ahead of time. If so, turn dough out onto aluminum foil that has been either floured, lightly buttered or lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Roll up foil until it is sealed, and refrigerate. Don't be surprised if your biscuits rise even higher because the baking powder has had more time to act in the dough. You may have to make a few batches before you get desired results: desired results equals huge mongo biscuits." --John Pickett

Note: Good Prep video for this recipe on website. VERY helpful tips/suggestions from reviews of this recipe available on website. *Tip from reviewers: Gently mix the dough JUST until the ingredients are all mixed--don't maul it or knead it.