When Mike Johnson made tiny batches of baked goods in early 2020, he did so to minimize the use of yeast and flour, which was hard to find in the early stages of the pandemic. "It was a way for me to ...

Preheat oven to 425 if you are making biscuits. Put flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl and whisk until evenly distributed. Add the shortening or butter to the flour mixture and pinch ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Marion Cunningham, who died Wednesday at the age of 90, was one of ...

We all have grandmothers who crafted incredible biscuits. I know that. I hear it all the time. “These are almost as good as your Nana’s.” Almost? Hey, I’m trying. I spent enough time in the South to ...

Love to bake? Then you’ve definitely seen baking powder on a list of ingredients for a favorite recipe — whether you’re making biscuits, quickbread, pies or cookies. But have you ever thought about ...

During the pandemic, home bakers clamored for scaled-down versions of their favorite recipes. By Erin Jeanne McDowell When Mike Johnson made tiny batches of baked goods in early 2020, he did so to ...

This recipe calls for all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, and milk. The dough is kneaded five to seven times, rolled, cut, and baked at 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). These came out of ...

We consider this a cute mini-appetizer. Baking powder biscuits are a big favorite and these have a fun Southern twist. Make honey mustard: Mix mustard and honey in a small bowl. (Can cover and ...

From 1860 until the mid-19th century, it was not unusual for farm housewives and family cooks to bake at least one batch of biscuits every day. Until sharp-edge cutters were invented, they used tin or ...

For many of us, baking powder biscuits are simply an edible out of “Gone With the Wind,” or worse, a fearsome stodgy thing churned out of a tube. In the past, biscuits often were relegated to the low ...

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 large baking sheets. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, the salt, baking powder, and sugar. Sift mixture into a medium bowl (see Note). Add ...