Country-Style Butter Biscuits

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450u00b0.

2. 2

   Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt with pastry blender in a large bowl until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Cut butter into 1/4-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Toss with flour mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.

6. 6

   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, gently roll to coat.

7. 7

   Knead lightly 10 times.

8. 8

   Roll or pat 1/2-inch thick.

9. 9

   Cut with floured 3-inch cutter.

10. 10

    Place about 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

11. 11

    Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

12. 12

    Brush with butter.

13. 13

    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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