If making these biscuits for the Cornbread Dressing recipe, this will make more than enough for the dressing.
Anthony F. Isbell
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
4 to 6 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
Melted butter
Instructions
Preheat over to 450 degrees.
Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the milk all at once. Stir until the dough is fairly free from the side of the bowl.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board. Knead gently and quickly, making about 8 to 10 folds. Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin until the dough has the desired thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in a little flour and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush the tops with the melted butter and bake until lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.
