Amish Quick Self-Rising Biscuits

Written by Dennis Regling in Amish,Amish cooking,Amish Recipes,Mennonites,Recipes

 

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Amish Quick Self-Rising Biscuits

These easy to make biscuits are delicious for breakfast or in your lunch 

bucket. A great treat to send with your children's lunch. Split and spread with 

honey or jelly instead of the same old sandwich.



Prep Time: Cook Time: 


Fresh Baked Biscuits 

 

Ingredients

  • 2-1/3 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 Tablespoons White Distilled Vinegar
  • 6 cups Self-rising Flour, Plus More For Kneading
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cups Lard (OR Butter OR Shortening OR A Combination)
  •  Melted Salted Butter, For Brushing

Preparation Instructions

(Important note: You may substitute 2 1/2 cups buttermilk for the milk/vinegar mixture.)

  • Preheat the oven to 475 F.
  • In a measuring pitcher, combine milk and vinegar. Stir together and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl sift together the flour and salt.
  • Use a pastry cutter to cut in the lard (or butter or shortening or both) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork or wooden spoon until it all comes together.
  • Flour the surface, then turn out the dough and knead 10-15 times, adding a little flour so it’s less sticky.
  • Roll out dough to 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick and use a biscuit cutter to cut medium to small circles.
  • Place on a baking sheet 1/2 inch apart and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  • Remove from oven and immediately brush on melted butter.

Baking time will vary depending on the size of the biscuit cutter you use. I use a 15 OZ vegetable can with both ends removed.

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