Baking Powder Biscuits

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. self-rising flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • scant tsp. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2/3 c. milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Blend shortening into dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Add milk.
  3. 3
    Put dough on floured board.
  4. 4
    Knead as little as possible; pat dough, cut and place with sides touching.
  5. 5
    Biscuits will be light and fluffy if they are not handled too much.
  6. 6
    Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes.

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