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Grandma's Biscuits

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Old-fashioned biscuit recipe.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons lard or shortening
  • 1 cup sour milk

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients together; cut in lard or shortening. Slowly blend in milk, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Roll out on floured cloth or surface to about 1/2-inch thick. (Do not roll too thin.) Cut with biscuit cutter or glass tumbler. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350° 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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