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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (sifted): 2 cups |
| granulated sugar: 1 Tbl |
| baking powder: 4 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| eggs: 1 (beaten) |
| 2% milk: 2/3 cup |
Flaky Baking Powder Biscuits (Scones)
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together.
- Cut in shortening with pastry cutter or two knives (or just rub in with fingers)until it resembles a course meal.
- Combine egg and milk.
- Add this to the flour mixture all at once, stirring just enough with fork to make a soft dough that sticks together.
- Knead lightly 15 times on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll to 3/4" (2cm) thickness and cut with 2" (5cm) cutter, placing 1" (2.5cm) apart on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately.