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Baking Powder Biscuits, Drop Style

Perfect with just butter and jam or stuff with meat and cheese.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Yield: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Argo® Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender OR 2 forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and stir just until ingredients are mixed. Do not overmix.
  3. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Delicious served warm with butter, honey or gravy.