Mom'S Biscuits

Directions

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   1. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar
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   2. Cut in shortening (with a pastry cutter or two knives)
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   3. Add milk all at once. Stir until ingredients come together
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   4. Knead 5 times til smooth.
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   5. Pat into a 1/2 in. thick circle. Cut out desired size biscuits with cookie/biscuit cutter.
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   5. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet, until lightly browned.
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   * For variations add: 1/2 c. cheddar cheese and/or 1 t. powdered garlic