Directions Fluffy Biscuits


ngredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk



In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 20 times.
Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Originally published as Fluffy Biscuits in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p35
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