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The Famous and Ever Popular Texas State Fair Biscuits Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 C Warm (108º) water
2 Pkgs. Dry Yeast (4 1/2 OZ)
4 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
5 C Flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 C powdered milk
1/2 C butter
Directions:
Directions:
Combine water, sugar and yeast and set aside to proof.
In a bowl, whisk together 1 C flour, dry milk, salt and baking powder.
Add the flour mixture to a mixer bowl and cut butter into the mixture.
After making sure the ingredients are blended, add the yeast and mix thoroughly.
Add the remaining flour a little at a time and mix until the dough forms a sticky ball.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead 15-20 times until the dough is elastic.
Roll out to 1/2 inch thick, cut with a biscuit cutter or small glass and place on a lightly greased pan.
Brush tops with melted butter and let rise about 40 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 450º.
Bake 10-12 minutes; remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Found at the Texas State Fair and confirmed to be good by Kat Knipling in person (Although it took some coaxing to get her to try the first biscuit but then easy for refills!).

They credit Guest Chef Shannon McCauley for the recipe.

 

 

 

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