MILE HIGH BISCUITS

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I got this recipe in a church cookbook years ago and have been making them ever since. They are extremely tender with a flavor that no store bought biscuit could ever come up with. Makes breakfast or any meal special. (And they are so easy too)

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 15 Large Biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add egg and milk;mix until dough forms a ball.
  • Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 10- 12 times, only.
  • Roll out to 3/4 inch, cut with floured cutter.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 12- 15 minutes or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 224.4, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.4

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