Blueberry Biscuits

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Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 3 Tablespoon solid vegetable shortening

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • 3/4 to 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen

  • flour for rolling biscuits

  • solid vegetable shortenig or vegetable oil for pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F

  2. Grease pan. I like to use a cast iron skillet

  3. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.

  4. Cut shortening into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  5. Add milk and mix until the dough sticks together. Try not to over-mix.

  6. The dough will be stiff.

  7. Fold in blueberries.

  8. Sprinkle a flat surface lightly with flour. Knead slightly and pat into 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter.

  9. Bake at 450 degrees 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

RecipesJustin Kamm