baking powder/ buttermilk bisquits

How To Make baking powder/ buttermilk bisquits

• 1

  I large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• 2

  Using fork or pastry blender, cut shortening into flour until consistancy of coarse meal.
• 3

  Add milk;stir with fork until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms a soft moist dough.
• 4

  On floured surface, toss lightly until no longer sticky. Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut with 2 inch floured cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet.
• 5

  Bake at 350* for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits
• 6

  Variations: Buttermilk Biscuits- Add1/4 teaspoonbaking soda to flour. Substitute buttermilk for milk Cheese Biscuits- Add 4oz (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese to flour shortening mixture.
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