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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking powder: 2 1/4 tsp |
| cream of tartar: 1/2 tsp |
| baking soda: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 2 Tbl |
| multipurpose shortening: 4 Tbl |
| unsalted butter: 4 Tbl |
| buttermilk: 3/4 cup |
Biscuits
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User rating:
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
10 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 400.
- Whisk together dry ingredients.
- Cut in shortening and butter.
- Stir in buttermilk, just until dough forms.
- Turn out onto lightly floured bread board or counter and roll or pat to a thickness of 5/8 to 3/4 inch. Cut, using 2" cutter, in straight movement. Do NOT turn cutter. Put on ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Do NOT reroll or rework extra dough, just pat together and put on baking sheet. Brush with melted butter (tops ONLY). Sprinkle with sugar if using for shortcakes.
- Put sheet in oven. Turn oven up to 450 and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown.