Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift together… 2 1/2 cups all-pupose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Using your hands, or a pastry blender, work in… 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) Mixture should resemble a coarse cornmeal, making sure no lumps are left. Slowly stir in… 1 cup milk Mix just until the dry ingredients are moist. Do not overbeat. ...
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sift… 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar If you want cheese biscuits, add… 1/2 cut sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) Cut in 1/2 cup vegetable shortening – “stop right before you think you’ve gone too much” ;-) Add… 2/3 cup milk (I use skim milk, but whole milk will work just fine) Stir until dough forms a ball, then knead by hand for about 2-3 minutes. Press until 1/2" thick. Cut using biscuit cutter (I use a 2 1/2" one). Place cookie sheet that has been greased with vegetable shortening. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. ...
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift… 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons sugar Cut in 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and “at the point you think you should stop… stop!” Stir in… 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk Knead dough until smooth and pat (press) using fingers to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with large biscuit cutter (mine is 2 1/2"). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes.