THE PICKY EATER BLOG
BISCUITS WITHOUT BAKING POWDER
PREHEAT OVEN
1
First, preheat oven to 400°F. Freeze butter for 15 minutes. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
GRATE BUTTER
2
Using a cheese grater, grate the butter over the flour mixture. Combine the ingredients with your hands.
KNEAD DOUGH
3
Next, add milk to the flour mixture and knead the dough to combine.
FLATTEN DOUGH
4
Place the dough on a clean and floured surface and extend the dough with your hands. Fold the dough over, then extend it again. Repeat three times for flaky layers.
CUT THE BISCUITS
5
Biscuit or cookie cutter, cut the dough into 16 biscuits.
PLACE ON BAKING SHEET
6
Next, transfer the cookies to the baking sheet.
Delicious!
BRUSH BUTTER
7
Beat an egg and brush the biscuit dough with the egg mixture for a nice golden finish.
Enjoy with butter, tea, or jam!