On Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:11:59 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:

> "Boron Elgar" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:40:08 -0600, Terry Coombs >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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.

Which would suck all the moisture out of the recipe.

-sw