"Boron Elgar" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:40:08 -0600, Terry Coombs >
> wrote:
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>> Well , this time I'll be using them for dumplings , but the same
>>recipe . Mine calls for 2/3 C milk , and my wife is lactose intolerant
>>... Last time I subbed her soy milk for cow's , and the biscuits didn't
>>rise well if at all . So I'm wondering if I can use plain water , or at
>>least cut way back using powdered milk . I simmered the carcass and
>>bones of our T-Day Turkey Today , it's dumpling time !
>
> Use water, increase the fat a bit.

I also add a small amount of instant potato flakes for a lighter texture.
Like a Tablespoon for 12 biscuits.