Biscuits

2 cups flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1.5 tsp. baking powder
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup skim milk

Mix with a fork until everything is incorporated but don't over mix. Cut out biscuits and bake at 475 for 11 min.

Buns (Hamburger or hot dog)

3/4 to 1 cup warm water
2 T butter
1 egg
3.5 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1.25 tsp. salt
1 T yeast

Mix ingredients in stand mixer or by hand until it is soft and stretchy, or if using a stand mixer until it is not sticking to the sides anymore. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces, either round for hamburger buns or long for hot dog buns. Let rise one hour. Brush buns with butter and bake at 375 for 15-18 min.

Honey Wheat Bread (2 loaves)

2 cups warm water
2 cups wheat flour
1 packet yeast
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup raw honey
1/3 cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)
5 cups white flour

Mix ingredients in stand mixer or by hand until it is soft and stretchy, or if using a stand mixer until it is not sticking to the sides anymore. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise until double. Punch down dough and divide into two loaf pans. Let rise until 1 inch above pan. Bake at 375 for 30 min.

Yogurt Dough

This makes a light, flaky dough that can be used for many things. I used it for chicken pot pie. Mix into a doughy consitency and use right away.

1 cup butter
1 cup yogurt
3.5 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt