Drop Biscuits

1 C (-1 Tbsp. milk)
1 Tsbp lemon juice
Cookie sheet
2 C. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/4 C. solid shortening

Add lemon juice to a cup, add enough milk to make 1 C. Let stand 10 min. In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add solid shortening to dry ingredients. With a fork, cut the shortening into flour until pea sized chunks. Add liquid ingredients to dry mix, gently but quickly. Only stir until barely combined. With tablespoon, drop 12 balls of dough on greased sheet, one inch apart.

Bake @ 450, 10-12 min.

Crescent Rolls

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (45 degrees C)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape dough from side of bowl. knead dough, then cover it and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
3. Punch down dough. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Spread with butter. Cut into 10 to 15 wedge. Roll up the wedges starting with the wide end. Place rolls with point under on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (about 1 hour).
4. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12-15 minute or until golden brown. Brush tops with butter when they come out.

Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk*

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Use a fork to blend in the oil. Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
3. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into biscuits.
4. Bake in preheated over for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

*Buttermilk Substitute: Add 2 Tbsp. lemon juice to 1 cup milk

Homemade Buns

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package instant yeast
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 large egg

In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (50 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.