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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Songdragon" data-source="post: 5916563" data-attributes="member: 23494">Not exactly buttermilk biscuits... These are really good and easy to make. I use the recipe for more than just biscuits... pigs in a blanket crust and a crust for a casserole.[sblock=Biscuit Recipe]2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder3 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup shortening (I prefer to use margarine)1 eggEnough milk to bring up to just under 3/4 cup1. Stir flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl2. Cut in shortening/margarine with a pastry blender or fork until mixtureresembles cornmeal3. Break egg into measuring cup and add milk up to 2/3-3/4 cup - mix wellwith fork; pour into flour mixture - stir lightly with fork until a softpuffy dough forms4. Turn out onto floured surface. Knead lightly about 20 turn.5. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a circle (about 1/2 inch thick).Cut each circle into 6 wedges.6. Place each wedge 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 450Foven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown [/sblock]</blockquote>