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Baking Powder Biscuit
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 4
I have never been able to make fluffy biscuits until I found this recipe. This is from my grandmother's old cookbook. Encyclopedia of Cooking & Homemaking, this is from the 40's. l love how easy these are to make and they taste great also.
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
Directions:
1. Mix dry ingredients and sift twice.
2. Work in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives.
3. Add the liquid gradually, mixing to a soft dough.
4. You may need to add an extra tablespoon of milk if too dry.
5. Toss on floured board, pat to one-half inch in thickness.
6. Cut out with a glass or biscuit cutter.
7. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
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