Old Fashioned Biscuits timer_sized.ai

Pop these into the oven directly from the freezer!

x3 x6 x9
2 cups flour 6c 12c 18c
1 T. baking powder 3T ¼c + 2T ½c + 1T
2 t. sugar 2T ¼c ¼c + 2T
½ t. cream of tartar 1½t 1T 1T + 1½t
¼ t. salt ¾t 1½t 2¼t
½ cup shortening 1½c 3c 4½c
⅔ cup milk 2c 4c 6c

Original Recipe Yield

10–12 biscuits

Cooking Day

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of flour mixture; pour in milk. Stir just until dough clings together. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface for 10–12 strokes. Do not over-knead, or biscuits will be tough! Roll out or pat dough into ½ inch thickness. Cut with a 2½ inch biscuit cutter. Stack raw biscuits with plastic wrap between layers and freeze, using freezer bag method.

Serving Day

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Biscuits may go directly from the freezer to the oven. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Hint

These biscuits also make a wonderful base for strawberry shortcake! Serve warm with ice cream, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream on top. Delicious!