Mile High Biscuits: Fluffy, Tender, and Irresistibly Delicious
These Mile High Biscuits are tender, fluffy, and perfectly buttery sweet. Perfect for breakfast or as a comforting side, they rise tall and deliver a melt-in-your-mouth texture. An easy, no-fuss recipe with pantry staples.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Stir well to evenly distribute all the powders.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, beat the egg into the milk until fully combined.
- Add shortening: Cut in the shortening to the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 3 minutes.
- Roll & cut biscuits: Roll the dough to roughly 1-inch thickness. Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 to 3 inches diameter), press straight down without twisting to cut out biscuits. Reserve scraps, gently re-roll, and cut until all dough is used.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet so they just touch or have a small gap. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. The biscuits should be golden and fluffy.
Notes
For best rise, avoid overmixing the dough.
Let the biscuits rest for 1 minute after cutting before placing on the baking sheet.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven to restore freshness.
Let the biscuits rest for 1 minute after cutting before placing on the baking sheet.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven to restore freshness.