Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe). This is the recipe my mom always made. I like to use the butter flavored shortening, but you can use regular. Amount of biscuits you get depends on how big around you make them and the thickness. My daughter likes me to make smaller ones.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 - 3 dozen

Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons shortening

¾ cup milk

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl mix the flour baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.

Step 3

Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 5

Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 65.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 8.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 2.9g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 0.6mg

Vitamin A Iu: 14.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Folate: 19.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 38.7mg 4%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 3.3mg 1%

Potassium: 22.7mg 1%

Sodium: 126.8mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 26.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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