fresh alberta biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups shortening
• 1 1/2 cups water, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• whisk together flour, dry milk powder, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl. cut shortening into flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir water into mixture until uniformly moistened and a soft dough forms.
• turn dough out a lightly floured surface and, with floured hands, knead until smooth, about 8 to 10 turns. roll dough out to 3/4-inch thickness with a floured rolling pin. cut biscuits with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; place a baking sheet. press dough trimmings together, roll out again, and cut remaining dough into rounds.
• bake biscuits in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. serve warm.