Basic Drop Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

Basic Drop Biscuits

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Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups Cake flour
2 tablespoons Cake flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking powder
4 tablespoons Shortening
1 Egg -- lightly beaten
1 cup Milk
Spray shortening

Preheat oven to 425~. In a food processor or a large bowl,mix the flour
with the salt,sugar and baking powder.Cut
the shortening into the dry ingredients until the mixture is
the texture of cornmeal. Seperately mix the egg with the milk,and stir all but
2 tbs.
of this liquid into the dry mixture. Mix just enough to make a uniformly
moistened dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased and cornmeal coated
cookie sheet about 1" apart. Brush tops with reserved liquid.Bake in the
preheated oven until puffed and brown,about 12 minutes. Cool for a few minutes
before serving. Yields about 15 biscuits.

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