Melt In Your Mouth Biscuits

* Exported from MasterCook *

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BISCUITS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
4 ts BAKING POWDER
2 tb SUGAR
1/2 ts CREAM OF TARTAR
1/2 ts SALT
1/2 c SHORTENING
2/3 c MILK
1 ea EGG, SLIGHTLY BEATEN

STIR TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, SUGAR, CREAM OF
TARTAR AND SALT. CUT IN SHORTENING TILL MIXTURE
RESEMBLES COARSE CRUMBS. MAKE WELL IN CENTER OF MIX;
ADD MILK ALL AT ONCE. STIR UNTIL DOUGH CLINGS
TOGETHER. KNEAD GENTLY ON A FLOURED SURFACE FOR 10 TO
12 STROKES. ROLL OR PAT TO A 1/2" THICKNESS: CUT WITH
2 1/2" BISCUIT CUTTER USING STRAIGHT MOTION. DO NOT
ROTATE THE CUTTER. THIS WILL CAUSE BISCUITS TO FLATTER
THAN DESIRED. BAKE ON UN-GREASED BAKING SHEET FOR 10
TO 12 MINUTES AT 450 DEG. F.



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