MILE "HIGH" BISCUITS

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This recipe came from my MIL who has used it for over 50 years for the farm, sawmill hands, gas & store station, and friends and family. Please, enjoy a real treat just about anytime you want something really special. Be sure to try them the next time you make a stew or soup to die for!

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 biscuits, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
3/4 cup shortening (substitution Lard Tender flake)
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 Degree's.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Cut in shortening.
  • Add egg in the cup of milk and whisk.
  • Add to mixture of dry ingredients mixed with shortening.
  • Knead into a ball.
  • Pull apart and roll pieces the size of a tennis ball in palm of your hand.
  • May be rolled out and cut with a circular dough cutter @ desired thickness.
  • Melt butter.
  • Put either ball or circular cut out dough on cookie sheet.
  • Indent top of biscuit and brush melted butter on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes @450.
  • Note:.
  • Please, watch carefully as every oven is different.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.5

Jp Gouws
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my biscuits didn't turn out very good. They were dense and dry. I'll have to try this recipe again sometime.


Tahala Cheetah
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These biscuits were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They're the best biscuits I've ever had.


Faizan Channa
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I added some shredded cheese to my biscuits, and they were delicious. I think I'll try adding some other mix-ins next time, like bacon or jalapeƱos.


Kenja Franklin
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I didn't have any buttermilk, so I used milk instead. The biscuits still turned out good, but they weren't as fluffy as they could have been.


N Ja
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I think I overcooked my biscuits a little bit, but they still tasted good. I'll try to cook them for less time next time.


torikulislammanna ahmed
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These biscuits were a little bit dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Phyllis Rukweza
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I'm not a big fan of biscuits, but these were actually really good. They're light and fluffy, and they have a great flavor.


Damion Thompson
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I love this recipe! The biscuits are always perfect, and they're so easy to make. I've made them for my family and friends many times, and they always love them.


AJ Ali
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I made these biscuits for my breakfast this morning, and they were perfect. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


Mika Mika
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I've been looking for a good biscuit recipe for a long time, and this one is perfect. The biscuits are always light and fluffy, and they have a great flavor.


Emma Classified
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These biscuits were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is perfect.


Sohrab Niazi
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made these biscuits for my family, and they loved them. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


Awais Khan niazi
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The biscuits were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Ita Vosalevu
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I've tried many biscuit recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are always perfect, and they're so easy to make.


Thibu Ezekiel Mabuela
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I made these biscuits for my friends, and they all raved about them. They said they were the best biscuits they'd ever had.


Ryad Elfetouaki
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This recipe deserves 10 stars! The biscuits turned out amazing. My kids loved them.


visitor channel
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These biscuits were a hit with my family! They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.