| Home |
| Breads |
| Cookies |
| Desserts |
| Churches |
| Items for Sale |
| Links |
| Our Past |
|
2 c. flour 1 T. baking powder dash salt |
1/4 c. shortening 3/4 - 1 c. milk Melted margarine | |
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender. Add enough milk to make soft dough. Roll out 1/2" thick on lightly floured board; cut with round cutter 2" in diameter. Place on baking sheet; brush with melted margarine. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. Whole Wheat Biscuits: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits, using whole wheat flour for 1/2 cup of the flour. Apricot Folds: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits rolling dough 1/4" thick. Cut with round cutter 3 1/2" in diameter. On 1/2 of each round place 2 t. chopped dried apricots. Sprinkle with brown sugar; dot with margarine. Fold over; press edges together with tines of fork. Bacon Breakfast Wheels: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits rolling dough into oblong 1/4" thick. Cream 1/4 c. margarine; add 1/2 c. chopped crisp bacon; spread on dough. Roll up jelly roll fashion; cut in 1" slices. Place in greased muffin pans. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Butter Flakes: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits wrapping dough in waxed paper; chill. Divide into 4 pieces; roll out each piece 1/8" thick in oblong 6 1/2" by 3". Brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Place together in layers. Roll up jelly roll fashion; cut in 1 1/2" slices. Place in greased muffin pans; bake at 475 for 12 minutes. Cheese Biscuits: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits cutting in with shortening 1/2 c. grated cheese. Chocolate Coconut Tea Ring: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits rolling dough into oblong 10" by 6 1/2" by 1/4". Chop 1/2 of 7 oz. bar semi-sweet chocolate; sprinkle on dough with 1 1/2 c. shredded coconut, 2 T. sugar and 1/4 t. cinnamon. Moisten edge; seal. Place in circle on greased baking sheet. Cut gashes 1" apart; turn cut side up. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Cover with confectioner's sugar glaze. Griddle Biscuits: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits baking on a greased griddle over low heat 15 minutes, turning to brown. Love Letters: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits rolling dough 1/4" thick. Cut into 2 1/2" squares; spread with melted margarine. Place 1 t. current jelly on each; fold coners toward center. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Quick Maple Buns: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits placing in each section of greased small muffin pans 2 t. broken walnut meats, 2 t. maple syrup and 1/4 t. melted margarine; fill 2/3 full with dough. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Tea Triangles: Follow recipe for baking powder biscuits rolling dough 1/4" thick. Cut in 2 1/2" squares. Mix 1/3 c. each peanut butter and orange marmalade; put spoonful on each square. Fold over to make triangles; press edges together with tines of fork. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Cover with confectioner's sugar glaze. | ||