Becky's Never Fail Biscuits

by user Elocina

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Cook Time:

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Ingredients

 * 2 cups self-rising flour


 * 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar


 * 2 tsp. sugar


 * 1/2 cup shortening


 * 2/3 cup milk

Directions
1.Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add in milk.

2.Knead gently 1/2 minute. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter.

3.Bake on ungreased sheet at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Tips

 * A baking powder can makes a great biscuit cutter. Use a bottle opener to cut 2 holes in one end, and leave the other end completely open.

Source

 * Bread Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe

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