Bacon Biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/4 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2/3 cup milk

Preparation:

In medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 Tbsp bacon drippings. Preheat oven to 450° F.

In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crumble bacon; stir into flour mixture with caraway seeds.

Stir in milk and the reserved bacon drippings just until mixture holds together. Knead on lightly floured surface 6-8 turns; roll to 1/2" thickness. Cut with 2" biscuit cutter.

Bake on ungreased baking sheet 12-14 minutes.

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biscuits 1
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