mile high biscuits

Montana City, MT
Updated on Dec 15, 2025

This recipe is from the Tinsley House Cookbook. The Tinsley House is an old farm house that's part of the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, MT. I made these biscuits for the first time recently and they are by far the best biscuits I've ever had!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 - egg, beaten
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk

How To Make mile high biscuits

  • Step 1
    Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter with pastry blender.
  • Step 2
    Combine egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients and stir until well moistened.
  • Step 3
    Knead 10 times. Roll out 1" inch, cut with 2 1/2" cutter.
  • Step 4
    Bake on non-greased cookie sheet until done 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 772kcal, carbohydrates: 82g, cholesterol: 263mg, fat: 42g, fiber: 3g, protein: 18g, saturated fat: 25g, sodium: 1116mg, sugar: 9g, unsaturated fat: 16g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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