Biscuits II
This recipe for biscuits is adapted from the public domain cookbook A Little Book for A Little Cook.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 8 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 30 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
Useful preparation guidance
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Measure and prepare every ingredient before applying heat or beginning time-sensitive steps.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
- 02
Sift flour, salt and baking powder twice in a bowl.
- 03
Cut butter in with a knife until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 04
Add milk to the mixture and mix just until you get a soft dough—don't overmix.
- 05
Place dough on a floured board. Knead the dough gently until smooth. Roll out to ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick.
- 06
Cut out biscuits with a small cutter and place biscuits onto a greased pan.
- 07
If you have scraps of dough, knead into a ball, re-roll, and cut out more biscuits.
- 08
Bake for 15 minutes until nicely browned. Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack and leave it to cool.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Pohled 111; view original image record .
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