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Grandma's Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
⅓ cup shortening
⅔ cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450º.

In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add milk; stir just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times.

Pat dough into a 10" x 4" rectangle. Cut rectangle lengthwise in half,
cut crosswise to make 10 squares.

Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet; brush tops with egg.

Bake until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1/2 hour

 

 

 

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