Vintage Cold Box Biscuits Recipe

Name: Vintage Cold Box Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white flour, plus; 2 tablespoons white flour (use more flour if dough sticky); 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, if you do not have; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar (optional); 1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup white shortening; 1 cup milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup flour, for board

Servings: persons

2 cups white flour, plus
2 tablespoons white flour (use more flour if dough sticky)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, if you do not have
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup white shortening
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup flour, for board

1
Preheat oven 450u00b0.
2
In large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients.
3
Cut in lard with cutter or fingers.
4
Pour milk and egg mixture slowly.
5
Mix gently with spoon. Should be a stiff dough.
6
Pour the 1/4 cup flour on board.
7
Knead, turning a few times.
8
Use all of the flour.
9
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with glass or cutter.
10
Freeze.
11
Re-pack in a freezer container.
12
Thaw or bake right from freezer.
13
Allow more time to cook if frozen.
14
If dough is fresh, cook 10 to 15 minutes.
15
If frozen at least 10 minutes more.
16
Note: Dough should be pretty stiff. If not use more flour and knead. Altitude makes a big difference in bisuit doughs.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white flour, plus, 2 tablespoons white flour (use more flour if dough sticky), 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, if you do not have, and more.

Yes, Vintage Cold Box Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Vintage Cold Box Biscuits

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