Mile High Biscuits
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!
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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