Rumfords Baking Powder Biscuits Food

RUMFORD SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• (Directions as written:) Cream fat and sugar, beat in whipped eggs, add baking powder and 1 cup flour, then water and spices; add remaining flour gradually, working in more flour until dough is stiff enough to roll.
• Sprinkle flour over pastry board. Make a ball of dough, lay it on the board. Rub rolling pin with flour and roll out dough into a sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut in round cakes, sift granulated sugar over each, and bake quickly 400 - 450 F. (200 - 230 C).

RUMFORD'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Note: I used a KitchenAid stand up mixer to prep the dough.
• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resemble coarse meal.
• Add milk to make a soft dough.
• Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead *gently* for 30 seconds.
• Roll out to 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thickness.
• Use a cookie cutter to cut out into rounds. I used a 3-inch diameter Fiestaware tumbler cup, top floured.
• Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake approximately 12-15 minutes or until light golden.

BEST BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Cut with pastry blender until particles are about the size of small peas.
• Pour in milk all at once.
• Stir just until mixture holds together.
• Turn out onto floured work surface and knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
• Roll or pat dough to thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
• Cut with floured cutter.
• For crustier sides, place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
• For softer sides, place biscuits with sides touching or 1/4 inch apart.
• Brush with milk.
• Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.