Aunt Emy's Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

These flaky, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits are a family secret! Aunt Emy's legendary recipe, always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for the most tender, buttery biscuits you've ever tasted. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a homemade treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 202.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Emy's Baking Powder Biscuits

  • Flour
  • Crisco
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • 3/4 cup milk

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How to Make Aunt Emy's Baking Powder Biscuits

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add 3/4 cup milk, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough 2-3 times.
  5. Pat or roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
  6. Fold the dough in half, then cut out biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter or a sharp knife. (Alternatively, use a glass to cut out circles)
  7. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

15g

Carbs

8g

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