*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     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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