| ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR | 2# |
| BAKING POWDER | 1.25 ounces |
| SALT | .50 ounce |
| CRISCO SHORTENING | 10 ounces |
| MILK | 20 ounces |
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DOUGH: 1) Sift all dry ingredients together. 2) Add shortening, toss with the dry ingredients and with a light touch, break into pea size pieces. 3) Add liquid. 4) Gently toss ingredients together. Turn out onto a bench and knead gently 10-20 times. Do not overwork! 5) Makeup and bake at 425 degrees for
15 minutes. VARIATIONS: BUTTERMILK - Use buttermilk in place of milk. CHEESE BISCUITS - Add 10 ounces of cheddar cheese. HERB BISCUITS - Add 2 ounces of fresh chopped herbs. |
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