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                    TRADITIONAL BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            A.P. flour, sifted
  1       t            Salt
    1/2   ts           Soda
  1       c            Buttermilk
  4       tb           Shortening

    Sift flour, salt and soda together in a medium
 mixing bowl. Mix in shortening with the tips of the
 fingers; add buttermilk and gently knead into a soft
 ball of dough. Lift dough onto a well floured board,
 knead just until smooth and firm enough to handle.
 Roll or pat out to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with
 floured cutter, or with knife or the rim of smooth
 drinking glass.

    Place biscuits on a greased cookie sheet, and bake
 in a pre-heated 400 F. oven for 10 min., until well
 browned.

    Hint:  For biscuit cutters you may also use empty
 cans with holes punched in bottoms to release air.
 #303 cans are perfect for large biscuits, and tomato
 sauce cans (8 oz. size) are just right for small ones.



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