Snow biscuits

Snow biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• melted shortening - 1 Tbsp
• cake yeast - 1 item
• lukewarm water - 3/4 c

How to make snow biscuits:

Sift together flour, sugar and salt. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add to dry ingredients. Add melted shortening. Dough will be soft. Turn out on floured board and knead dough quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic. Roll out 1/2-inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Place in greased pan. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1/2 hour. Bake in hot oven at 425° for about 20 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Rolls/biscuits, Yeast breads.