These grandma’s biscuits come straight from a family recipe box. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it.
Grandma’s Biscuits Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- Half a cup of margarine
- 1 cup milk
How to Make Grandma’s Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 425 ° F (220 ° C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Chop the margarine until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir the milk gradually so that the dough folds off the side of the bowl.
- Turn it over on a floured surface and knead 15-20 times. Roll or pat the dough to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a large cutter or a juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until the dough runs out. Discard the excess flour, and place the biscuits on an ungreased baking tray.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the edges begin to turn brown.
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Quick answer: Grandma’s biscuits use 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup margarine and 1 cup milk. Cut the margarine into the dry ingredients, stir in the milk, knead 15 to 20 times, cut 1-inch-thick rounds and bake at 425°F for 13 to 15 minutes.
These grandma’s biscuits come straight from a family recipe box. It is my all-time favorite and has a really good flavor to it.
Grandma’s Biscuits Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- Half a cup of margarine
- 1 cup milk
How to Make Grandma’s Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 425 ° F (220 ° C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Chop the margarine until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir the milk gradually so that the dough folds off the side of the bowl.
- Turn it over on a floured surface and knead 15-20 times. Roll or pat the dough to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a large cutter or a juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until the dough runs out. Discard the excess flour, and place the biscuits on an ungreased baking tray.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the edges begin to turn brown.
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Why You’ll Love Grandma’s Biscuits
- Six ingredients you probably already have.
- Tall and tender: cutting them a full inch thick gives a soft, fluffy middle.
- Fast: mixed, cut and baked in about 30 minutes.
- Versatile: great with butter and jam, sausage gravy or a bowl of soup.
Tips for Fluffy Grandma’s Biscuits
- Keep the margarine cold and cut it in until the mix looks like coarse meal.
- Knead only 15 to 20 times; more makes the biscuits tough.
- Press the cutter straight down without twisting so the biscuits rise evenly.
- Bake until the edges just start to brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
What to Serve with Grandma’s Biscuits
Serve grandma’s biscuits warm with butter and honey, split them for sausage gravy, or set them next to fried chicken, chili or a pot of beans.
Grandma’s Biscuits FAQ
Can I use butter instead of margarine?
Yes. Cold butter works the same way and gives a richer flavor.
Can I make grandma’s biscuits ahead?
Cut the biscuits, freeze them on a tray, then bag them. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes.
Why are my biscuits flat?
Usually the dough was handled too much or the baking powder was old. Use fresh baking powder and knead lightly.
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Just like grandma’s..:)
Such easy and delicious biscuits, I love making these on a Sunday morning and the family eats them up.
I just made these this morning and wow how easy and delicious! Can you freeze these as well?