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Flaky Southern Biscuits
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 10
From Down Home Cookin'
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening
3/4 cup cold 2% low-fat milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
2. Stir in milk until dough holds together. Knead gently about 1 minute. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
3. With 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut dough. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
By RecipeOfHealth.com