Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom

Biscuits

(7-8 biscuits)

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • mixing bowl
  • sifter
  • fork
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • biscuit cutter, small cup or cookie cutters in geometric
    shapes

 

 
  1. Measure and sift flour, salt, and baking powder into bowl.
  2. Measure and add shortening.
  3. Cut the shortening into the flour with a fork.
  4. Make a hole in the mixture, and pour in milk.
  5. Stir LIGHTLY until dough holds together. (Note: excessive handling will make the biscuits tough.)
  6. Cover work area with waxed paper.
  7. Turn dough out on lightly floured waxed paper.
  8. Pat dough out until 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Cut with biscuit cutter, cup or cookie cutters.
  10. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is a program of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma State Department of Education

http://www.agclassroom.org/ok

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