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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 4 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 5 Tbl |
| 2% milk: 3/4 cup |
Baking Powder Biscuits
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User rating:
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
9 serving(s)
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- Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Cut with pastry blender until particles are about the size of small peas.
- Pour in milk all at once.
- Stir just until mixture holds together.
- Turn out onto floured work surface and knead lightly 10 to 12 times.
- Roll or pat dough to thickness of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
- Cut with floured cutter.
- For crustier sides, place biscuits about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
- For softer sides, place biscuits with sides touching or 1/4 inch apart.
- Brush with milk.
- Bake at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.