Baking Powder Biscuits I

A drop biscuit is great for people with small kitchens. So simple, but oh so good!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step: 2

In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture has only pea sized lumps. Add milk and mix until dry mixture is absorbed. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step: 3

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Per Serving: 124 calories; protein 2.8g; carbohydrates 17.1g; fat 4.9g; cholesterol 1.6mg; sodium 189.6mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as white bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.