South Georgia Biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup whole milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. cut in shortening with a pastry blender or by rubbing between your fingers until the lumps are smaller than peas. pour in the milk all at once, and stir with a large spoon until dough is evenly moist. it should be sticky.
• flour your hands, and knead the dough lightly for 3 or 4 turns, adding just enough flour so that it doesn't stick to your hands. let the dough rest for a minute or two.
• with well-floured hands, pinch off pieces of dough (about 12) and pat lightly into balls. don't over work the dough. place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. with floured knuckles, press each ball down to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• bake for 11 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned on the bottom. serve hot with butter.