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- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 4 Tbsp. butter, margarine, or shortening
- 2/3 cup milk (water)
Mix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles crumbs. Add milk all at one time, and stir hard until mixture leaves the side of the pan and sticks to spoon. Roll to desired thickness and bake in floured or greased pan for 10 to 12 minutes in hot oven at 230°C (450°F).
Variations
Cheese biscuits: Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to dry ingredients.
Shortcake: To basic recipe add 2 tbsps. sugar, 2 tbsps. fat, 1 egg. Roll out to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into desired shape. Spread with melted butter. Place another piece on top. Bake. Break apart and fill with fresh or canned fruits.