cindi's biscuits

Recipe by
Cindi Hayward-Boger
Ardmore, AL

I am usually a pretty good cook...until it came time to make homemade biscuits, that is! It has taken me years to make a decent biscuit. I love this quick and simple recipe. Try it for yourself.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cindi's biscuits

  • 2 c
    self rising flour
  • 1 c
    milk, whole
  • 1/2 stick
    butter, cold,cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 c
    crisco shortening, cut into small pieces

How To Make cindi's biscuits

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, add flour, butter and shortening and, using a pastry blender, cut in the butter and shortening until crumbly.
  • 3
    Add cold whole milk and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • 4
    Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead the dough a few times and pat out till about 1/4 inch thick. Tri-fold the dough over itself a few times. Then, using a 2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, do not twist the cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 14-15 minutes.
  • 5
    May brush melted butter the tops when done baking, if desired. Makes about 9 biscuits

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