My Biscuit Recipe (It rocks)

[oldsoul]

Here,s my family biscuit recipe. My grandmother taught me how.&nbsp;<br /><br />Biscuits (24)<br /><br />4 cups of flour<br />2 Tablespoons &amp; 2 teaspoons of Baking powder<br />2 Tablespoons of sugar<br />1 Teaspoon of salt<br />1 cup of shortening ( i use Crisco Gold)<br />2 eggs<br />1/1/3 cups of milk or cream ( i use half and half)<br /><br />mix all the dry ingredients, cut in the shortening with a folk until cookie crumble like. Mix eggs and cream in cup and add to dry ingredients. Roll mixture out onto floured board about 3/4 of an inch thick. Cut em out, slap em on a greased sheet. 450 Degrees for about 8-10 minutes.

 

[Guest]

Hi oldsoul...thanks for the recipe...awesome. It goes in my personal recipe file! <br /><br />I have spent a little time and effort trying to come up with&nbsp; a simple mix to carry for a stove top baking thing for pancakes, bannock, biscuits...etc. and I came up with :<br /><br />1 cup flour...I use half and half unbleached white and whole wheat<br />1 Teaspoon baking powder.<br />dash of salt<br />tablespoon of oil or butter<br /><br />That can be altered in many different ways to make anything bread-like....it can be halved, it can be doubled, tripled, etc.<br /><br />My van is pretty small and I don't want to cook a lot, and I can only bake on the one burner stove...so frypan stuff is my fort&eacute;...<br />Bri

 

[SoulRaven]

Bring your biscuit recipe to the RTR and I will make my famous sausage gravy and we will marry to two for a fantastic biscuit and gravy breakfast...

 

[Guest]

If I am not first in line, give me a boot in the pants...<br />Bri

 

[gypsydreamer]

<br />edited<br /><br />

 

[SoulRaven]

Camp by me Bri, ya know I feed ya well... But you will have competition, Ol' Zeke demands his cut every meal... LOL

 

[wildmountainhoney]

thanks for the biscuit recipe Oldsoul, I'm going to try it maybe this sunday to spoil myself!<br /><br />Soulraven, mmmm biscuits and gravy! I can almost taste it.<br /><br />Bri and anyone interested: here is a link for some pre mixes to keep on hand if someone has the room. I'm pretty sure they can be halved as well for a smaller space. I especially like the oatmeal one! But, they are all good! I make my own laundry soap and have for awhile. It smells amazingg, works as well as Tide and is WaY cheaper. All ingredients can be found at Walmart too... But, again it may be a room issue for some. It cost less than 15$ to make, which may seem like a lot but bet it lasts some folks a year as you only use two tablespoons which is a shot glass full! (I make the dry powder soap and use the oxy, it's cheaper w/out the oxy and I understand works well too) If you don't find the powder one on there, cuz i know she does a liquid too, let me know and will share that.

 

[Guest]

Good stuff everyone...good stuff...<br />Bri

 

[wildmountainhoney]

um, ya... so here is that link! LOL<br /><br />http://heart-hands-home.blogspot.com/search/label/Mix recipes<br /><br /><br />and here is the laundry detergent:<br />1 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle<br /><br />1 4 lb box Arm &amp; Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle<br /><br />1&nbsp; box Arm &amp; Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle<br /><br />3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle (if you use Zote bars use 2 bars instead, Zote can be found at Home Depot)<br /><br />2 small containers of Oxy Clean or store brand Oxy Clean (try to get about 3.5 lbs total (1.58 kg)) found in the detergent isle.<br />(this is optional)<br /><br />You should be able to find all of these items at your grocery store.<br /><br />**Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load. I know that does not seem like enough but this recipe does not have fillers like the store bought detergent so you only need 1-2 Tablespoons.**<br /><br />This detergent is fairly mild smelling, it is not over powering. If you love a strong scent you may have to add a fabric softener or laundry crystals to each load. You can find laundry crystals in the detergent isle.<br /><br />Start out by grating your Fels-Naptha soap just like cheese. You can use a food processor or just use your hand held grater, what ever you have. Those of you with an HE washer may want to run the mix through the grater again to get an even finer mix.<br />**Don't worry the Fels-Naptha will dissolve in your washer even if you only use cold water like me.**<br /><br />Toss all ingredients in a 5 gallon bucket lined with a garbage bag. This part makes your whole house smell great. Once everything is mixed store soap however you like. The recipe makes<br />about 2 gallons worth of detergent. Walmart has large glass jars in the kitchen department.<br />I used a jar that my sister gave me a few years ago from a little home good store. Then used my Cricut to cut out the word Laundry to put on the front of the jar. I keep it above my washing machine, I also got a little scoop that is about 1 tablespoon to keep inside. Wasn't that easy? Sure was! Enjoy your soap.<br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;**If you are going to copy my recipe and blog about it please add a link back to my blog. Give credit where credit is due. It would be very appreciated. Thanks<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />**<br /><br /><br /><br />**Update** I have had a lot of repeat questions so I though I would answer a few here.<br /><br />-This detergent is safe for HE washers and should be added to the barrel instead of the dispenser.<br />&nbsp;-This detergent is safe to use on sensitive skin.<br />-It does not have a strong scent, you can add laundry crystals to the batch to add fragrance.<br />-Some of my followers have used other bar soap instead of Zote or Fels-Naptha. I have personally not tried it but from the feed back I get it sounds like any bar will work.<br />-Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load.<br />-Walmart has nice big glass jars in the kitchen department!<br />-This is not safe for cloth diapers because it contains baking soda which affects how the diaper is able to soak up liquid.<br />-I am not sure if this detergent is safe for a septic tank or not, you may have to research it and do what you feel comfortable with.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>(this i copied, but it's what i use and i like the fels Naptha - hands down! link above)</strong></em></span>

 

[oldsoul]

um, ya... so here is that link! LOL<br /><br />http://heart-hands-home.blogspot.com/search/label/Mix recipes<br /><br /><br />and here is the laundry detergent:<br />1 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle<br /><br />1 4 lb box Arm &amp; Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle<br /><br />1&nbsp; box Arm &amp; Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle<br /><br />3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle (if you use Zote bars use 2 bars instead, Zote can be found at Home Depot)<br /><br />2 small containers of Oxy Clean or store brand Oxy Clean (try to get about 3.5 lbs total (1.58 kg)) found in the detergent isle.<br />(this is optional)<br /><br />You should be able to find all of these items at your grocery store.<br /><br />**Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load. I know that does not seem like enough but this recipe does not have fillers like the store bought detergent so you only need 1-2 Tablespoons.**<br /><br />This detergent is fairly mild smelling, it is not over powering. If you love a strong scent you may have to add a fabric softener or laundry crystals to each load. You can find laundry crystals in the detergent isle.<br /><br />Start out by grating your Fels-Naptha soap just like cheese. You can use a food processor or just use your hand held grater, what ever you have. Those of you with an HE washer may want to run the mix through the grater again to get an even finer mix.<br />**Don't worry the Fels-Naptha will dissolve in your washer even if you only use cold water like me.**<br /><br />Toss all ingredients in a 5 gallon bucket lined with a garbage bag. This part makes your whole house smell great. Once everything is mixed store soap however you like. The recipe makes<br />about 2 gallons worth of detergent. Walmart has large glass jars in the kitchen department.<br />I used a jar that my sister gave me a few years ago from a little home good store. Then used my Cricut to cut out the word Laundry to put on the front of the jar. I keep it above my washing machine, I also got a little scoop that is about 1 tablespoon to keep inside. Wasn't that easy? Sure was! Enjoy your soap.<br /><br /><br /><br />&nbsp;**If you are going to copy my recipe and blog about it please add a link back to my blog. Give credit where credit is due. It would be very appreciated. Thanks<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />**<br /><br /><br /><br />**Update** I have had a lot of repeat questions so I though I would answer a few here.<br /><br />-This detergent is safe for HE washers and should be added to the barrel instead of the dispenser.<br />&nbsp;-This detergent is safe to use on sensitive skin.<br />-It does not have a strong scent, you can add laundry crystals to the batch to add fragrance.<br />-Some of my followers have used other bar soap instead of Zote or Fels-Naptha. I have personally not tried it but from the feed back I get it sounds like any bar will work.<br />-Use 1-2 Tablespoons per load.<br />-Walmart has nice big glass jars in the kitchen department!<br />-This is not safe for cloth diapers because it contains baking soda which affects how the diaper is able to soak up liquid.<br />-I am not sure if this detergent is safe for a septic tank or not, you may have to research it and do what you feel comfortable with.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>(this i copied, but it's what i use and i like the fels Naptha - hands down! link above)</strong></em></span>

<br /><br />WildMountianhoney, thats a really cool idea. I was thinking about buying some laundry soap too. How do you store it? i would imagine a 20l pail with a tight fitting lid? Great stuff. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[wildmountainhoney]

I bought a big glass jar at Walmart for 10 bucks. However, it wouldn't work for traveling... this pic is from my first batch.&nbsp; And, it smells so great, fresh... no need for adding scent crystals imho. Also, I really use a shot glass for measuring, it's all you need!

 

[Guest]

dang it. deleted post before i could reply.<br /><br />this is a good recipe she gives ya. very good for clothes. it can be used for shampoo and dishes and bath too. <br />now i am lazy and also because i had time trying to find the fels napa. so i just use the borax, baking soda and generic oxyclean.<br /><br />she is right, it only takes a little and lasts long time. the thing with cleaning clothes is to break the surface tension of the water. this is why there won't be much suds with this. i've spent 7$ on all ingredients and mixed in bucket with lid and it lasted near 8 months for lots of laundry. i think sometimes too for sure it is the water, rainwater is so soft, but well water is hard to get things clean and is rough on skin, hair and laundry. <br /><br />

 

[wildmountainhoney]

Kid tested, Aunt Meg approved!&nbsp; - great stuff!<br /><br />I found the fel's soap at Walmart w/the rest- same aisle... really like it.

 

[VanFan]

I'll vouch for the laundry detergent recipe too.&nbsp; I made it in scaled down batches, used Zote, and skipped the Oxy.&nbsp; Haven't used it in the HP machine.&nbsp; It's the first new washer I've ever had, and I'm skeered.<br /><br />Vickie

 

[Guest]

hehehhe your funny

 

[Guest]

i was reading last night how to can a cake. it looks easy. might go with this thread a little? basically, make up the mix, sterilize the jars/rings/lids. fill jar halfway and bake in oven, seal when done and turn upside down. when jar cools, check make sure it sealed. can last a few years and always have a fresh cake or brownies. it calls for using pint jar. this is how i do spaghetti sauce.

 

[wildmountainhoney]

That would be a great gift idea! I don't trust myself with canned cakes in supply! LOL!

 

[angeli]

Thanks for the recipes!&nbsp; I'm so sick of paying big bucks at the dollar store for nasty cr##p!<br /><br />As for those biscuits and gravy!&nbsp; No fair, guys!&nbsp; I can't get to RTR till next summer!&nbsp; Can you do it again?&nbsp; <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />&nbsp; Maybe make it a bi-annual sorta thing?

 

[wildmountainhoney]

My grand daughter and I sure enjoyed making your biscuits tonight, Oldsoul! And, eating them was even better! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Thanks for the recipe!

 

[oldsoul]

cool, haha yes i use a glass to cut em out too. How were they?