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Southern Biscuits

Southern Biscuits, from Southern Biscuits.

Public domain source

Gather

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

Make it

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F

  2. 2

    In a bowl combine dry ingredients

  3. 3

    Cube butter and add to dry ingredients

  4. 4

    Mix butter with hands or fork until a cornmeal consistency is achieved

  5. 5

    Add milk and mix until homogeneous

  6. 6

    Roll biscuits out to approx. 3/4 of an inch thick

  7. 7

    Use a mug, cup, or cookie cutter to cut out rounds of dough

  8. 8

    Arrange rounds in a cast iron pan

  9. 9

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes

  10. 10

    Remove from oven and eat hot

  11. 11

    Will keep on counter or in a brisker

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Source & rights

Where this recipe comes from

Southern Biscuits by Ian S. Pringle, from Public Domain Recipes. The project dedicates its text and submitted photos to the public domain (Unlicense).

This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.