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.



What's in your Pantry?

 
Ever wonder what to make for dinner?

Having a key few items always gives me a few go -to meals when I've procrastinated to long on dinner preparations. Im Thankful to have a well-stocked pantry. After all in these long winter months, we are a family of 7,  we definitely rely on it. Although to those who don't know me, My Pantry might look a little bland, but I can assure you there is much more there to work with.

These are my must haves:

 

Fruits and Vegetables potatoes  Apples Onions Carrots	Dried Goods rice Pasta Flour Salt, pepper and sugar Cereal
In the fridge Eggs Milk bread	In the Freezer  Ground Beef Frozen Vegetables Bread
Canned Tomatoes Soups Vegetables Tuna Apple juice

When I shop I am always looking for sales to build up my stockpile. I generally have an idea of what's going to grace my table for the next week, so my grocery trips are strategically planned with very few extra items being added to the shopping cart.  A great tip when shopping on a budget, and sticking to it.