Mimis Biscuits Recipes

MINI BISCUITS - PARTY BISCUITS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place sifter in a large mixing bowl, add flour and sift into bowl.
• Create a well in the middle of the flour.
• Add lard.
• Add buttermilk.
• Squish lard and buttermilk between fingers until fairly smooth.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the flour using small circular motions. Draw the flour into the wet ingredients slowly as you continue to stir.
• When the dough ball forms, flip the dough and knead it a few times, working in flour as needed until a soft, smooth dough ball is achieved. Use a light touch as you work without pressing the dough too hard.
• Sprinkle your work surface with flour.
• Place the dough ball on the floured work surface, sprinkle dough lightly with flour.
• Lightly flour rolling pin then, gently roll the dough out until it's about ½ inch thick.
• Dip your biscuit cutter into some flour, press into dough, cut and remove biscuits.
• Place the formed biscuit in a pan that has been lightly greased with lard.
• Repeat the process until all dough is used.
• Bake at 500º for about 8-10 minutes or until the tops start to lightly brown.
• Remove from oven, brush with butter, cover with a clean cloth and let rest.
• Serve warm and enjoy.

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.