Old-Fashioned Baking Powder Biscuits

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Delicious Old-Fashioned Baking Powder Biscuits for your breakfast or snack craving

by The Chefin Biscuits

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

11g

Old-Fashioned Baking Powder Biscuits are a classic American recipe, which has been a staple of Southern cuisine for decades. These biscuits are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick snack. They are light, tender, and flaky, and are best served warm with your favorite topping. You can experiment with different flavors, such as adding garlic powder, cheese, or herbs to suit your taste. These traditional biscuits are a real crowd-pleaser and are sure to be a hit in your home too!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2.	Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.	Add cream and beaten egg to the bowl.
4.	Mix the ingredients until the dough forms.
5.	Dust your hands with the flour and form the dough into 8-10 round biscuits.
6.	Place the rounds on the ungreased baking sheet.
7.	Bake for about 12 minutes or until they turn golden brown

PROS

These Old-Fashioned Baking Powder Biscuits are crispy on the outside and soft inside.
They are super easy to make with only 5 ingredients and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
You can serve them with your favorite jam, butter, or gravy and can make them in any flavor you like.

CONS

The cream in this recipe makes it rich and these biscuits are not exactly low in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The health benefits of these biscuits are they can be made using whole-grain flour instead of regular flour. Whole-grain flour is rich in fiber, which aids digestion and keeps you full for a longer period of time. Baking powder is a good source of calcium, which is needed for strong bones and teeth.

	2 cups flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 cup cream
	1 well-beaten egg