*from Baker's Corner
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 c shortening
- 3/4 c milk
- 1 tbsp soft butter
1. Preheat oven to 475.
2. Lightly grease baking sheet.
3. In bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the milk all at once.
6. Stir until just moistened and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
7. On a floured surface, lightly knead dough for 30 seconds.
8. Roll dough to 3/4 in thickness, and cut with a 2-1/1 in biscuit cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts.
9. Place biscuits close together on prepared baking sheet.
10. Bake 11-15 minutes until golden brown.
Makes about 10 biscuits.
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