Aunt Marian's Biscuits
yields 8
yields 8
2 c flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 scant tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
2/3-3/4 c milk
Sift together all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbs are the size of peas. Add milk and mix until dough cleaves from the sides of the bowl. Turn onto slightly floured counter. Knead 20 times. Pat 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Cut into circles. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 min on a parchment lined baking sheet.
