Cloud Biscuits

It's been nothing but icy cold rain all week in Massachusetts... so we're posting warm, savory recipes.

Cloud Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

1 TB sugar

4 ts baking powder

1/2 ts salt

1/2 cup shortening (or butter)

1 egg, beaten

2/3 cup milk*

-Sift together dry ingredients.

-Cut in shortening until mixture is coarse crumbs.

-Combine milk and egg, add to mixture and stir.

-Knead gently about 20 strokes, roll out to 3/4"

-Use 2" biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

-Bake at 450 degrees for 10-14 min

*For drop biscuits, use 3/4 cup milk, and don't knead the dough.