Name: Mile High Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 10, 10 biscuits
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups flour; 1/2 cup butter; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 cup shortening*; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping (optional)

Mile High Biscuits

5 / 5 (1 reviews)

These fluffy, buttery Mile High Biscuits are such a delicious addition to any meal. Use them to build a sandwich, top with sausage gravy or lather with butter and honey!

By: Dancearoundthekitchen (via Dancearoundthekitchen)

Original Publish: Mar 25, 2022

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Yields: 10, 10 biscuits

Nutrition Facts

285.62 kcalCalories

4.91 gProtein

32.33 gCarbs

15.17 gFat

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
Use a pastry cutter (or fork) to cut the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients.
Once the shortening and butter are in pea-sized pieces, add the egg and milk.
Stir until just combined.
Dump the biscuit dough onto a surface that has been dusted with flour.
Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1-inch thickness.

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Chef's Notes

*Can replace with additional butter

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Reviews from the Original Source

SueG ★ 5.0/5

These biscuits are the best -- better than KFC and Angel biscuits. I love them!

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