Biscuits from Home

Drop biscuits 

Original recipe from family.

Ingredients:

• 4 c flour
• 5 t baking powder 
• 1 t salt
• 2/3 c butter and/or shortening 
• 1 1/2 c milk 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475. 
2. Mix dry ingredients. Cut in oil until it resembles corn meal. Mix in milk. 
3. Roll and cut biscuits, or drop biscuits in heaps on cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 min.
4. Serve hot with honey, jam, or sausage gravy.
5. Alternatively, drop biscuit dough over boiling, brothy soup to make dumplings. Cover and maintain a simmer for 15-20 min, or until done.

Cheese Herb Biscuits

These make for a delicious side at dinner!

Ingredients:

• 4 c flour
• 5 t baking powder 
• 1 t salt
• 2/3 c butter and/or shortening 
• 1 1/2 c milk 
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 T dried basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475. 
2. Mix dry ingredients. Cut in oil until it resembles corn meal. Mix in milk. 
3. Roll and cut biscuits, or drop biscuits in heaps on cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 min.
4. Serve hot with tomato soup, egg drop soup, or others good for dipping.