Homemade biscuits: perfect for little helping hands

HOMEMADE BISCUITS

 

From start to finish this is a really simple recipe that kids

of all ages are able to help with

or for older kids even make on their own.

 

 

Ingredients : Yield 24 Biscuits

• 4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 1 can of carnation milk        * can substitute for 1 3/4 cup milk

1. Mix dry ingredients together

 

2. Add in shortening or butter and mix until crumbly

 

3. Add milk and mix until a ball forms

 

4. Roll out on floured surface , it is easier for kids to work with if you break down the dough into smaller balls for them

 

5. Cut into biscuits, we use a glass its easy for kids to use and they like to hear the popping sound it makes

 

6. Bake at 425 degrees for 8-12 mins in a gas oven

                  450 degrees for 8-12 mins in a regular oven

 

Watching carefully in the last minutes.

 

To Freeze: place uncooked biscuits on a single layer baking sheet , freeze 1-2 hours then put them in a freezer bag. Let thaw about 30 mins before cooking them.

Recipe can be easily doubled.