Elswet's Damper Biscuits

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   ["Preheat oven to 400F.", "In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons sea salt.", "In a separate smaller bowl, mix together 1/2 cup butter and mayonnaise and cut mixture into flour as well as possible.", "There will be a lot of flour in comparison to the 1 cup total fat.", "Stir in milk just until flour is moistened.", "Turn out onto floured surface, and knead 9-12 times, until dough is of a smooth consistency.", "Roll or pat out in a one-inch [1""] layer.", "Cut with large biscuit cutter.", "You want 3 inches in diameter, or so.", "Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes.", "While baking, mix remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and brush the tops of the finished, hot damper breads while it's still hot enough to melt and absorb the salted butter."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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