I've had a favorite biscuit recipe for years. The only problem was that it used Bisquick instead of being completely from scratch. However, I really hadn't found any other recipe that provided a tasty, soft biscuit with a good rise. Until now!

Then one night I was preparing dinner and did not have enough Bisquick mix to make my biscuits.  So...I found our new favorite recipe, adapted a bit. It's made with just simple ingredients that are always on hand, too! I make these biscuits a few times a month.
Biscuits
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup butter, chilled and cubed
1 cup milk
1-2 tablespoons butter, melted optional

Preheat oven to 425°. Stir or sift together dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or fork, mix in butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Slowly add milk. Dough should be a bit sticky, but able to be handled. Add another tablespoon or two of flour if too sticky, maybe even more. Knead dough a handful of times on a very floured surface. Pat or roll dough to a one inch thickness. Cut with a floured cutter or drinking glass.  

Place on a cookie sheet, ideally lined with parchment paper, about one inch apart. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Brush with melted butter, if desired.

~ If you use soft butter, the dough will be very gooey and need more flour.
~ The original recipe calls for Crisco. We really like the additional flavor with the butter though we have tried it with Crisco.

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~ Annette {This Simple Mom}