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FOOD PROCESSOR RECIPES
22⁄3cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3⁄4teaspoon salt
1⁄2cup shortening
3⁄4cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter,
if desired
Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Process until
well mixed, about 10 seconds. Add shortening. Pulse 5 to 6 times, about 1 second each
time, or until mixture is crumbly. Add milk. Pulse 5 to 6 times, about 1 second each time,
or until dry ingredients are moistened. Mixture will not form a ball; do not overmix.
Place dough on floured surface. Pat or roll to 1⁄2-inch thick. Cut with floured 2-inch round
cutter. If desired, gently re-roll dough pieces once to cut 2 to 3 additional biscuits. Place on
ungreased baking sheet. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Bake at 450°F for 8 to 10
minutes, or until light golden brown.
Yield: 14 biscuits (1 biscuit per serving).
Per Serving: About 150 cal, 3 g pro, 18 g carb, 7 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 mg chol,
270 mg sod.
BAKING POWDER BISCUITS