Beaten Biscuits

1. 1

   Combine flour and salt; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle ice water evenly over flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.

2. 2

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Beat dough with a rolling pin or wooden mallet for 20 minutes or until blisters appear, folding the dough over frequently.

3. 3

   Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with a 1 3/4-inch biscuit cutter. Prick biscuits with fork tines; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 500u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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