Best 6 Baking Powder Biscuits I Recipes

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**Baking Powder Biscuits: A Southern Delight**

Biscuits, those fluffy, golden-brown treats, are a staple in Southern cuisine and a beloved addition to any breakfast or brunch table. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, milk, and baking powder, these delectable morsels are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed on their own, slathered with butter and jam, or dressed up with savory toppings like fried chicken or gravy. This article presents a collection of baking powder biscuit recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring that every biscuit enthusiast finds their perfect match. From classic buttermilk biscuits to gluten-free and vegan options, these recipes guarantee a delightful baking experience and irresistible homemade biscuits that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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This is the recipe my mom always made. I like to use the butter flavored shortening, but you can use regular. Amount of biscuits you get depends on how big around you make them and the thickness. My daughter likes me to make smaller ones.

Provided by Jodeen Brown

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Biscuits

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 126.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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When I was growing up, mother made these wonderful baking powder biscuits often. Some time ago, I consulted her box of old recipes and was delighted to find this childhood favorite. Now these warm and tender biscuits are a special treat for my family, too. -Catherine Yoder, Bertha, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 15 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450.
  • Grease on 8-inch square baking pan or small baking sheet.
  • Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the vegetable shortening and toss it to coat with the flour. Break the chunk into 5 or 6 smaller chunks and start rubbing the flour and shortening together with your fingers and letting the mixture fall back into the bowl. This does not take long; when the mixture looks like irregular lumps you have mixed enough.
  • Add the milk all at once and stir to moisten all the flour and shortening. Dust a surface with flour, turn the dough onto the surface and knead the dough ten times.
  • Pat the dough into a circle about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Cut the biscuits with a two-inch cookie cutter and place on the prepared pan with a little space between the biscuits.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned.
  • Serve hot with butter and honey.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
7 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, sliced
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined. Rub 2 tablespoons of the butter into the flour with your fingertips, until it is completely absorbed. Work the remaining butter into the flour until it is in even pieces about the size of a pea. Gently stir the milk into the flour mixture with a fork to make a loose dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Pat the dough by hand into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter. (For a flakier biscuit repeat this folding a second time.) Pat the dough into a 5 by 8-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick. Use a 2- to 3-inch round cutter to make 6 biscuits, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press together the scraps of dough, cut 2 more biscuits, and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Make a glaze by mixing the cream and melted butter together in a small bowl. Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with the glaze. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.

FLUFFY BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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These are great! Nice and easy, and light and yummy. I get about 16 biscuits with this recipe. I like the versatility as well. I add cheese or garlic; whatever hits me at the time. I almost always add extra sugar.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  • Put the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough forms a ball around the fork.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead 14 times.
  • Pat until 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut into rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
  • Place, touching each other, in the cake pans and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • CRUSTY BISCUITS.
  • Roll biscuits to 1/4-inch thick and place 1-inch apart in pan.
  • Bake in a 450 degree oven for 12 minutes.
  • Yields almost double the biscuits.
  • BUTTERMILK BISCUITS.
  • Use 2/3 cup buttermilk instead of sweet milk, 1/2 teaspoons baking soda and only 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • CHEESE BISCUITS.
  • Add 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese to dry ingredients.
  • DROP BISCUITS.
  • Add additional 1/3 cup milk and use a baking sheet.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS



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Master the technique, and this recipe will reward you with rich, flaky, tender biscuits. The trick, as with all biscuits, is to use a gentle touch and not overwork the dough; mix just until the ingredients come together. Once they're baked, serve them warm and let their aroma invite everyone to the table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 8 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream; stir until dough just comes together (it will be sticky).
  • Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, and with floured fingers, pat dough to a 1-inch thickness. Cut out rounds with a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cutting as close together as possible.
  • Space about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let biscuits cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Place biscuits on an unlined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Generously brush tops of biscuits with cream. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until biscuits are golden and flecked with brown spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack to cool.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help the biscuits rise and create a flaky texture.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
  • Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch: This will ensure that the biscuits are cooked evenly.
  • Cut the biscuits out with a sharp knife or biscuit cutter: This will help to prevent the biscuits from becoming misshapen.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven: This will help the biscuits to rise and brown evenly.

Conclusion:

Baking powder biscuits are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or snack. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create light, fluffy biscuits that are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give baking powder biscuits a try!

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