"This recipe will produce the biggest biscuits in the history of the
world! Serve these gems with butter, preserves, honey, gravy or they can
also be used as dinner rolls...you get the picture. The dough can also be
prepared several hours, and up to a day ahead of time. If so, turn dough
out onto aluminum foil that has been either floured, lightly buttered or
lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Roll up foil until it is sealed, and
refrigerate. Don't be surprised if your biscuits rise even higher because
the baking powder has had more time to act in the dough. You may have to
make a few batches before you get desired results: desired results equals
huge mongo biscuits."
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and
sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. - Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. Pat or
roll dough out to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a large cutter or juice
glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all dough is used. Brush off the
excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet. - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin
to brown.
Nutrition Facts: Per Serving: 282 calories; 12.6 g fat; 36.4 g carbohydrates; 5.6 g
protein; 3 mg cholesterol; 649 mg sodium.