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Default newbie - light bisquits

FH wrote:
> first off, i'm a guy... and i don't have a whole lotta experience.. i have
> been copy cating Red Lobsters bisquits for some time, but i don't like the
> fact that when i make them with Bisquick, they are solid and heavy.
>
> can someone recommend (or post) a recipe that would be light / fluffy /
> airy?


These turn out well for me.
I believe the Red Lobster biscuits are laced with cheese...

Make sure you don't pack the flour when you measure. I don't bother with
the sift, spoon into cup measure, and re-sift routine, but I do fluff
and very lightly scoop.
Add the salt and baking powder, and whisk together.
Cut in the butter; I always use a pastry blender.
Add the grated or shredded cheese and whisk again, then the milk.
Final mix is quick and light, with a fork.

Dave

Title: Cheese Biscuits
Yield: 8 servings

1 C Flour
3 t Baking powder
1 T Butter
1/2 C Milk
1/4 t Salt
1/2 C Grated cheese

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt.
Work in butter and cheese with 2 spatulas or tips of fingers.
Add milk and mix quickly and lightly.
Drop by tablespoonfuls on well-oiled baking sheet.
Bake in hot oven (450 F) 12 minutes.