Basic Baking Powder Biscuits Modified For Stand Mixers Recipes

BEST BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Cut with pastry blender until particles are about the size of small peas.
• Pour in milk all at once.
• Stir just until mixture holds together.
• Turn out onto floured work surface and knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
• Roll or pat dough to thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
• Cut with floured cutter.
• For crustier sides, place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
• For softer sides, place biscuits with sides touching or 1/4 inch apart.
• Brush with milk.
• Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

BASIC BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degress.
• Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
• Using a fork, add the softened butter till the mixture resembles course crumbs.
• Stir in the milk.
• Knead on a floured surface untill dough no longer sticks to your hands.
• Roll out until about 1/2 an inch thick.
• Use a floured glass or cookie cutter, cut dough into circles about 1 1/2 inches wide.
• Bake for 10 minutes or untill golden on the edges.