Where I live, butter is expensive, and shortening is imported and REALLY expensive, so I’m always on the look out for recipes that substitute oil for butter or shortening.
This recipe has worked really well for biscuits. They rise pretty well and are tasty! I often serve these with the Tuna Macaroni Salad that I posted yesterday. They are also nice for egg and cheese biscuits the next morning!
Biscuits made with oil
2 1/4 c flour
1 T baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/3 c oil
3/4 c buttermilk (or about 2 t white vinegar or lemon juice and then milk to make 3/4 c)
Preheat oven to 450.
Mix dry ingredients together. Make a well and pour in wet ingredients. Stir together until just moistened.
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead 5-6 times, until dough comes together well. Pat or roll out to 1/2″ thickness and cut with glass or biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet or pan, making sure edges touch (they raise better this way). Bake 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
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