I Tried A 122 Year Old Recipe For Biscuits- How Were They?

Are you curious about picnic treats like these egg biscuits from 1904? Well, grab your picnic basket and come along on a fun vintage cooking adventure! Egg Biscuits- From the Presidential Cookbook, 1904: 4 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons butter or lard 2 beaten eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Heat oven to 400F. 1. Mix together in a bowl the flour & baking powder. Work in the butter or lard with your fingers. 2. Add in the eggs, sugar & salt. 3. Pour in the milk & mix to make a soft dough. 4. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out biscuits. Place them on a lined baking tray and bake 15-20 minutes. Enjoy! Note: These make great breakfast sandwiches with egg, cheese & sausage or bacon! #vintagecooking #vintage #food