Basic Baking Powder Biscuits Modified For Stand Mixers Recipes

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.

BASIC BAKING POWDER BISCUITS (MODIFIED FOR STAND MIXERS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Place flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into mixer bowl with flat beater. On Speed 1, stir dry ingredients for a little under a minute to evenly distribute.
• Cut cold butter into cubes and add to mixer bowl with the dry ingredients. Turn to Stir Speed and mix about 1 minute, or until mixture resembles small crumbs a little smaller than peas. Stop and scrape bowl.
• Add milk. Turn to Stir Speed and mix until dough starts to cling to beater. Usually less than 30 seconds. Avoid overbeating.
• Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and gently pat the dough to 1/2-inch to 1 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter or floured glass.
• Place on greased baking sheet and (optional) brush with melted butter, if desired.
• Bake at 425° F for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Serve immediately.

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Mix baking powder, flour, and salt together.
• Cut crisco into dry mixure.
• Mix together until it is crumbly.
• stir in milk and knead lightly on floured board, about 6 times.
• Roll out and cut.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 405* for 10-12 minutes.