James Beard's Baking Powder Biscuits |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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I got this recipe from Beard on Bread many, many years ago. I always make them with chopped herbs and/or grated Parmesan to give them a little extra kick. They're wonderful! Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon baking powder (double-acting) |
3/4 cup milk |
1/4 cup butter |
Directions:
1. Sift flour into mixing bowl with baking powder and salt.
2. Using fingers, two knives, or a heavy fork, blend butter and flour into very fine particles. (Don't beat any longer than you absolutely must!).
3. Add milk and stir just enough to ake particles cling together - it will be a very soft dough.
4. (You may have to add up to another 1/4 cup of milk, for a total of 1 cup of milk in the biscuit dough.) Turn on to floured surface and knead for about 1 minute.
5. Drop dough by large spoonfuls on to a baking sheet spritzed with baking spray.
6. Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.
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