Old-Fashioned Biscuits
List of Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons Clabber Girl Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon soft margarine or butter Recipe
In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour,
baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender,
cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Add the milk all at once. Using a fork, stir just till moistened
and dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (dough will be sticky).
On a floured surface, lightly knead dough with floured hands
for 30 seconds or till nearly smooth. Lightly roll dough to 3/4-inch
thickness. Cut dough with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, dipping cutter
into flour between cuts.
Baking Instructions:
Place biscuits close together on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with soft margarine. Bake in a 475� oven for 11 to 15
minutes or till golden brown. Serve warm. Makes about 8.
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