MILE - HIGH BISCUITS
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
Combine first five ingredients, mixing well. Cut in shortening with a
pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine egg and milk; add
to flour mixture, stirring well until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough
out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times. Roll dough to 1-inch
thickness; cut with 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on an ungreased
baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield:
15 biscuits.
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