Mer’s Biscuits
This recipe is my grandmomma’s, Mer. Mer was my dad’s mom and she was a quite, gentle soul. I never doubted one minute how much she loved me. I pray she always knew how much I loved her. I am her name sake and I consider it a privilege to carry on her name and her love of cooking. To share her biscuit recipe with you has brought tears to my eyes. I love you, Mer.
Mer’s Biscuits
Whisk together:
2 cups All Purpose Flour
4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
Using a pastry blender, fork (or your fingers), cut in:
4 Tbsp. Crisco Shortening
Add:
2/3 cup Milk
Stir just until combined. Turn out onto a floured board. Gently work the dough by folding like a book (please watch my video for a detailed demonstration) and lightly patting down. After folding four times, gently pat dough down to a 1/2” thick circle. Cut biscuits and place on baking pan. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes or until beautifully raised and golden brown. Enjoy!