Biscuits

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 12 to 16 (2-inch) biscuits

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 Stick or 1/3 cup all-vegetable shortening

• 3/4 cup milk

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Method:

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl.

2. Cut in 1/3 cup shortening using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk; stir with fork until blended.

3. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2-inch-round cutter.

4. Bake at 425°F 12 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake .

Note: The secret to making flaky, tender biscuits is to cut chilled shortening into the dry ingredients just until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Don't worry about leaving some chunks of shortening; they'll melt and help make layers. Don't overwork the dough either.