Baking Powder Biscuits

By MeanJean

This is the best biscuit recipe. It is easily adaptable to using different kinds of flour. I like to use a combination of white whole wheat and white flour and am even going to try all white whole wheat next time. I place the biscuits close together on a baking stone and they rise very high and are light and fluffy. The key is to not cut the butter too small and handle the dough as little as possible.

Ingredients

• 3 c flour
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 stk butter
• 1 c milk
• 1 large or extra large egg

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 450

2 Mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in mixing bowl.

3 Cut in butter making sure to leave it in chances the size of peas.

4 Mix egg and milk together and add to flour mixture. Stir until just combined.

5 Turn out onto lightly floured surface and gently kneed no more than 20 times to mix it together.

6 Roll about 1 1/2" thick and cut with biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until done.