Side Pannel
Rich Tea Biscuits
Ingredients List
- 2 c Flour
- 1 tb Baking powder
- 1 ts Salt
- 1/3 c Shortening
- 2/3 c Milk
- 1 Egg, beaten
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450~. In medium bow, mix flour, baking powder, and 1
teaspoon salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in milk just until mixture
forms a soft dough and leaves side of bowl.
2. On lightly floured surface with floured hands, knead dough 10 times.
Pat dough 3/4 inch thick. With floured round cookie cutter (3 1/2"), cut
out as many biscuits as possible. Place biscuits, about 1/2 inch apart, on
large cookie sheet. Press dough trimmings together; pat and cut as above.
3. Brush biscuits with beaten egg. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
teaspoon salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in milk just until mixture
forms a soft dough and leaves side of bowl.
2. On lightly floured surface with floured hands, knead dough 10 times.
Pat dough 3/4 inch thick. With floured round cookie cutter (3 1/2"), cut
out as many biscuits as possible. Place biscuits, about 1/2 inch apart, on
large cookie sheet. Press dough trimmings together; pat and cut as above.
3. Brush biscuits with beaten egg. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
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