Sunday, July 28, 2013

Sunday Biscuits

Today I decided to practice my lovely cooking skills and whipped together a batch of biscuits from scratch. Major accomplishment right here! ;) The end result was amazing. Spread some butter and sweet honey over the yummy creations, and MmmmMmmm! You've got a beautiful masterpiece of fresh/warm biscuits. The recipe and instructions are posted below. Enjoy!

This biscuit recipe comes from the lovely cook book, "Better Homes and Gardens: New Cook Book".

You will need the following:

{INGREDIENTS}

2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening, margarine, or butter 
2/3 cup milk                               Oven 450*

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{1} In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tarter, and salt.
{2} Cut in shortening, margarine, or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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{2} Coarse crumbs/looks like mashed potatoes!
{3} Make a well in the center; add milk all at once.
{4} Stir just till dough clings together.
 
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{5} On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. {6} Divide the dough into four sections.

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{7} Cut (4-5) triangle slices in each divided section of dough. Melt some butter and spread on top of triangle slices. Starting at the tip of the triangle, roll the dough till it meets the other end. {8}Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet. Bake in a 450* oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Serve warm and enjoy a mouthful of deliciousness!!

{THE END: YUM!!}

XOXO Breanna