Super Easy Shortcake Biscuits

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These shortcake biscuits have been in my husband's family for over 40 years. It is the best sweet biscuit to have under your strawberries and cream.

Submitted by manella
Updated on March 1, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 shortcake biscuits
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups milk

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening and mix to combine.

  3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl and mix in milk to combine. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until moistened. Pour batter evenly into each of the prepared muffin cups and transfer to the oven as quickly as possible.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
10g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 113mg 9%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 82mg 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.