J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits

Name: J.P.'s Big Daddy Biscuits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.33333334326744 cup shortening; 1 cup milk

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This fluffy biscuit recipe will produce the biggest biscuits in the history of the world! Serve these gems with butter, preserves, honey, or gravy, or use them as dinner rolls... You get the picture, they go with everything. The dough can also be prepared several hours, and up to a day, ahead of time. You may have to make a few batches before you get desired results: humongous biscuits.

Recipe by John Pickett

Updated on September 1, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
1 cup milk

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. Pat or roll dough out to 1 inch thick. Cut biscuits with a large cutter or juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all dough is used. Brush off the excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, 13 to 15 minutes.

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Tips

To prepare the biscuits ahead of time, turn the mixed dough out onto aluminum foil that has been either floured, lightly buttered, or lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Roll up foil until it is sealed, and refrigerate. Don't be surprised if your biscuits rise even higher because the baking powder has had more time to act in the dough.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
13g	Fat
36g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 649mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 106mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.