Southern Biscuits
American
Handle the dough lightly and press straight down when cutting. Put the pieces near one another for softer sides, or leave space for more browned edges.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups AP flour
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 8 tbsp sweet butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- In a bowl combine dry ingredients
- Cube butter and add to dry ingredients
- Mix butter with hands or fork until a cornmeal consistency is achieved
- Add milk and mix until homogeneous
- Roll biscuits out to approx. 3/4 of an inch thick
- Use a mug, cup, or cookie cutter to cut out rounds of dough
- Arrange rounds in a cast iron pan
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and eat hot
- Will keep on counter or in a brisker
Source: Public Domain Recipes · Ian S. Pringle · Recipe source · Public-domain source license