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Shortcake Biscuits Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 C flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt
1 T sugar
1/2 C shortening (or oleo)
1 egg
2/3 C milk
Directions:
Directions:
In bowl, cut shortening into flour (helps if shortening is cold). Drop in egg and 2/3 C milk. Mix with fork and knead enough to hold together. Roll "thick"
Bake at 450º for 12-15 minutes
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was Grandma Keech's wonderful short biscuits. Perfect for strawberry shortcake!

 

 

 

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