Mother’s Biscuits

Yields: 5 Servings Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 20 Mins Cook Time: 15 Mins Total Time: 35 Mins

Many memories of these delicious, flaky biscuits topped with strawberries, or maple syrup, or butter with a mug of steaming cocoa alongside for a light Sunday night supper. This recipe originally came from Grandma Woods (Percy’s mother).

Makes about 14 biscuits.

Ingredients

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Adjust Servings

Instructions

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  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Sift into a bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in the shortening or butter until clumps are about pea sized.
  • Add buttermilk, stir minimally. Put on a floured surface, knead lightly, no more than 16 turns.
  • Pat out to 1/2" - 3/4" thick. Cut rounds with a biscuit cutter (or a glass). Re roll scraps and cut more biscuits. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  • Place on a baking sheet, bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes, until starting to turn golden on the edges.

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