Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
17 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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3/4 cup milk
Instructions
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- In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
