Dad'S Baking Powder Biscuits
Golden, flaky biscuits with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or as a side, offering buttery flavor and light texture that suits any meal or snack time.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar into a mixing bowl.
- Add the shortening to the flour mixture and mix thoroughly until cornmeal-like consistency.
- Add milk slowly to this mixture, a little at a time, until combined.
- Add the eggs and stir to create a stiff dough.
- Pour out onto a floured countertop and knead just enough to make a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough to approximately 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a 3-inch cutter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
For the best texture, ensure your shortening is cold before mixing it into the flour. If you run out of baking powder, you can substitute it with 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. To enhance the flavor, consider adding herbs or cheese to the dough. If you want a sweeter biscuit, you can increase the sugar slightly.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these fluffy biscuits warm with butter and honey for a delightful breakfast. They also pair beautifully with Dove In Brown Gravy for a comforting dinner. For a more substantial meal, enjoy them alongside soups or stews, or use them as a base for a delicious biscuit sandwich filled with your favorite ingredients.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until warmed through and slightly crisp.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Dad'S Baking Powder Biscuits contains roughly 89 calories, with 2g protein, 19g carbohydrates, and 1g fat. It is a good source of potassium (17% of the Daily Value) and vitamin C (17% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do if my biscuits are too dry?
If your biscuits turn out dry, it might be due to overmixing or too much flour. To remedy this in the future, mix just until combined and consider adding a little extra milk if the dough feels too stiff.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the biscuit dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Just remember to let it come to room temperature before rolling it out and cutting the biscuits.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).