Southern Biscuits

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   Sift dry ingredients into lg bowl; cut in Crisco.

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   Stir in buttermilk to make soft dough, mixing just enough for ingredients to hold together, not into a smooth ball.

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   Overworking the dough will produce tough biscuits.

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   Turn out onto floured surface.

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   I use waxed or parchment paper, which I then flour.

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   Pat the dough gently to flatten the mound of dough.

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   Flatten only enough so that you can fold the dough over.

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   The easiest way to do this is to lift one side of the waxed paper with one hand and use your other to gently lower the dough onto itself.

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   Works like a charm, believe me.

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    Next, gently roll the two layers of dough out enough to fold and roll again.

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    Do this 4-5 times total; then roll out dough to 1/2 thick.

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    Cut with cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet.

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    Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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