Mary Jo'S Famous Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in margarine until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal and peas.

4. 4

   Add the milk and bring the dough together by stirring gently with a flat-edged spoon.

5. 5

   If the mixture is too wet, add more flour.

6. 6

   If it won't come together, add more milk.

7. 7

   Place the dough on a well-floured surface and knead only 13 to 15 times. Roll out the dough to 1-inch thickness (1 thumb knuckle).

8. 8

   Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits.

9. 9

   Bake 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Yields 2 dozen biscuits.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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