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Basic Biscuit Recipe

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com

Anyone can cut biscuit dough.

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Here is a simple recipe for biscuits.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 cups self-rising* flour
  • 3/4 cup (approx.) milk

Preparation:

Preheat oven 450 degrees F. In large bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in enough milk to form a soft dough or until dough pulls away from the bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface. With floured hands knead until smooth, 10 - 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter. Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.

*You can always make your own Self-rising Flour.
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