Baking Powder Biscuits Pre 1940 Recipes

MOM'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
• Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

BAKING-POWDER BISCUITS (PRE-1940)

Steps:

• Mix and sift dry ingredients.
• Rub in fat with tips of fingers.
• Add milk granually to make a soft dough use a knife in mixing.
• Toss on a well floured board.
• Pat and roll out to 1 inch thickness.
• Cut with biscuit cutter rolled in flour.
• Place close together on an oiled pan.
• Bake in a hot oven 450 degrees 10-15 minutes.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only pea sized lumps. Add milk and mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.