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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This recipe came from The I Love Elvis Cookbook . Already made them turned out so yummy. Caution: not diet food. Ingredients:
vegetable cooking spray |
2 cups self-rising flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) |
1/2 cup white vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces |
2/3 cup buttermilk |
melted butter, for brushing (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Lightly spray a large, heavy baking sheet.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar(optional), and salt.
4. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
5. Make a well in center and pour in the buttermilk.
6. Combine the buttermilk and flour mixture until a sticky dough forms.
7. Turn dough on a floured surface and knead lightly 4-5 times, just blended.
8. Roll out the dough about 1/2-inch thick.
9. Using a floured 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut the dough into as many rounds as possible using a straight downward motion.
10. Do not twist the cutter or the sides of the biscuits will not rise evenly.
11. Place rounds on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
12. If you want the biscuits with a very soft edge, place the close together on a baking sheet.
13. Knead the dough trimmings together lightly, reroll, and cur out as before. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
14. If you want brush the tops with a little melted butter and serve hot from the oven .
15. Careful to keep an eye on them cooking times may very per stove.
16. Good luck and happy biscuit eating.
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