I know that I said I’d be reaching out into more exotic territory this year, and I will be. But when I was looking for something to make a new friend of ours for his birthday, I didn’t want to make something sweet because of specific dietary needs. It was in this spirit that I went looking for something that their whole family could snack on and enjoy, and came up with baking powder biscuits. These biscuits could serve as an excellent base biscuit for just about anything: cheesy biscuits or a spicy, jalapeno biscuit. Even plain like I made is great with butter or jam as a light snack.

• 4 and a half cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 2 cups milk

In a large bowl, mix baking powder, flour and salt, then butter until crumbly. Next, add the milk. Once well mixed you’ll want to turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until well blended. You’re going to roll them out and then cut rounds (or shapes if desired). Then bake at 350 for about twenty minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

These are amazing, fluffy, delicious and simple!