03/20/2026
The Sugar Plum Treats and Sweets is at it this morning. I made.. My Granny's go to biscuits.. We ain't breaking windows with this easy peasy recipe!
My Granny's Biscuits
📝 Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp sugar (optional, but the secret ingredient!)
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup shortening (if you dont have double the butter!)
1 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Cut in butter
Add cold butter and use a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Add milk
Pour in milk and stir until just combined.
👉 Don’t overmix (this keeps biscuits soft).
Form dough
Turn onto a floured surface, gently knead 4–5 times, then pat into a 1-inch thick slab.
Cut biscuits
Use a cutter or cup. Press straight down (don’t twist).
Bake
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
🔥 Pro Tips:
Use very cold butter for flaky layers
For extra softness, brush tops with melted butter before baking
Want that buttermilk tang? Add 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar to your milk and let sit 5 minutes
