Mary'S Biscuits

Name: Mary'S Biscuits
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening (I use Butter Flavor Crisco--the sticks measure exactly 1 cup each); 1 1/3 cups milk

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Ingredients

4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (I use Butter Flavor Crisco--the sticks measure exactly 1 cup each)
1 1/3 cups milk

Directions

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["Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.", "Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.", "Cover bowl& refrigerate for about 30 minutes (this step can be skipped, but it makes the dough easier to handle if it's cold).", "Make a well in the center of the mixture& add milk all at once.", "Stir just until dough clings together.", "Preheat oven to 450F degrees.", "On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently 10-12 strokes (don't over-knead or handle dough too much, or it will become tough).", "Roll or pat dough to 1/2\" thickness.""