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    March 25, 2022

    Mile High Biscuits

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    These fluffy, buttery Mile High Biscuits are such a delicious addition to any meal. Use them to build a sandwich, top with sausage gravy or lather with butter and honey!

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    biscuit with jam on top and other biscuits in the background

    I may not be from the south, but let me tell you - I LOVE a good biscuit!! Especially a fluffy biscuit that's right outta the oven, slathered with butter and a dollop of my super easy homemade jam! Anyone else's mouth starting to water?!

    A tube of refrigerated biscuit dough can come in handy in a pinch, but nothing compares to a homemade, mile high biscuit! And the best part is, they don't take long and you likely have all the ingredients on hand to whip up a batch!

    honey being drizzled over a mile high biscuit

    How to Make Biscuits

    First, you'll preheat the oven. This is an important step as a hot oven will help the biscuits get off to a great start in terms of rising.

    Next, you'll combine the dry ingredients. Then, use a pastry cutter to cut the butter and shortening into small pieces.

    pastry cutter in a bowl of biscuit dough

    Next, you'll add the wet ingredients - the egg and milk. Then you'll stir with a fork just long enough to incorporate them. You don't want to overmix the dough or it allows too much gluten development which in turn makes a tough biscuit.

    biscuit dough in a clear mixing bowl

    Next, roll the biscuit dough out to about 1" thickness on a flour-dusted surface. Cut the biscuits using a cookie or biscuit cutter or cut into squares with a sharp knife.

    round cutter cutting biscuit dough

    Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown. I like to brush them with a little melted butter when they come out of the oven - YUM!

    Biscuit Tips and Tricks

    • Use fresh baking powder. If you use old/expired baking powder, the biscuits won't have as much rise.
    • Don't overmix the dough as that'll deliver a more tough biscuit. You want light & tender biscuits!
    • Make sure the oven is preheated before placing the pan of biscuits into the oven.
    • Brush with butter once they come out of the oven.....because it's delicious! 🙂
    close-up photo of a biscuit on a silver wire rack

    Other Bread Recipes You Might Like

    Garlic Bread is another super quick and easy side dish - perfect for pasta dinners and a great side for soup!

    Butterhorn Rolls are one of my favorites! They take a little more time (as they're made with yeast) but are worth every second!

    Moist Cornbread is my go-to side dish for chili. I love the flavor and texture, especially with a drizzle of honey!

    biscuit cut in half with honey on it on top of a silver wire cooling rack

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    stack of two biscuits with a red jelly on top

    Mile High Biscuits

    kelsey
    These fluffy, buttery Mile High Biscuits are such a delicious addition to any meal. Use them to build a sandwich, top with sausage gravy or lather with butter and honey!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 biscuits

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups flour
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¾ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup shortening*
    • ½ cup butter
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons milk
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
    • Use a pastry cutter (or fork) to cut the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients.
    • Once the shortening and butter are in pea-sized pieces, add the egg and milk.
    • Stir until just combined.
    • Dump the biscuit dough onto a surface that has been dusted with flour.
    • Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
    • Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or use a knife to cut into squares. (I use a 2 ½" biscuit cutter)
    • Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a light golden brown.
    • Brush with melted butter, if desired. Enjoy warm!

    Notes

    *Can replace with additional butter
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