Sour Cream Biscuits

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   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

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   In a large bowl with fork, mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and baking soda.

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   With pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion, cut in sour cream and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   With hands, knead dough 6 to 8 strokes to mix thoroughly.

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   If dough is dry, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, while kneading.

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   On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough 1/2-inch thick.

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   With floured 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut biscuits.

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   Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet, 1 inch apart.

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   Press trimmings together (don't knead); roll and cut as directed until all dough is used.

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    Bake 10 to 15 minutes until golden.

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    Serve warm.

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    Yields 20 biscuits.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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