Baking Powder Biscuits

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour mix, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.

   Step 3

   Cut in the chilled shortening, using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers, until you have a pea-sized crumb. Add the yogurt and stir until just combined, making sure you incorporate the crumbs at the bottom of the bowl.

   Step 4

   Flour a work surface lightly with a little gluten-free flour mix, and turn out the dough. Lightly flour your hands. Sprinkle the dough with a little flour mix.

   Step 5

   Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick disk, pressing in any loose bits. Do not overhandle the dough!

   Step 6

   Use a 2 1/2-inch floured round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Cut them as close together as possible. Transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet.

   Step 7

   Brush the tops of the biscuits generously with the rice milk.

   Step 8

   Bake in the center of the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden, rotating the pan halfway through.

   Step 9

   Transfer the biscuits to a cooling rack. Serve warm.

2. Variation

   Step 10

   Herb Biscuits: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs after you’ve cut in the shortening. Proceed with the recipe as written.