Traci got this recipe for biscuits from her mother and grandmother. It makes it simple and quick to make biscuits–kind of like homemade Bisquick. Our guests love them.
Mix:
- 5 lb. flour
- 3/4 cup baking powder
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 lb. Crisco butter flavored shortening (4 cups)
Biscuits:
- 3 cups mix
- 2/3 cup milk
To make the mix:
Cut the ingredients together until they are the consistency of cornmeal. Store in an airtight container or Ziplock back at room temperature.
To make the biscuits:
Preheat the oven to 450F.
Place some wax paper on a counter or table and spread some flour on it. Combine the mix and the milk in a large bowl, and spread it out on the wax paper. Press the dough out with your fingers. It should be about 1/2-3/4" thick.
Pour some vegetable oil on a cookie sheet. Cut the biscuits out using a small juice glass or cutter dipped in flour. Dip the biscuits in the oil and place evenly on the cookie sheet oil side up.
Bake at 450F for 10-12 min or until golden brown.
Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 12 min.
Serves: 4 (12 biscuits).
Notes
Source: Karen Thomas.
