Tassajara's Flaky Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine flours, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Cut butter or margarine into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or two knives, or rub gently between hands until pea-size pieces are formed.

4. 4

   Make a well in the center and add the eggs and milk.

5. 5

   Beat the eggs and milk with a fork until smooth.

6. 6

   Continue stirring with the fork, gradually incorporating flour until it is all moistened.

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   On a floured board, knead the dough just enough to bring it together.

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   Roll the dough into a rectangle 1/2-inch thick.

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   Fold in thirds.

10. 10

    Turn the dough a quarter-turn and repeat, rolling and folding.

11. 11

    Repeat once more.

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    (The rolling and folding make a flakier biscuit.)

13. 13

    Roll out the dough again to a 1/2-inch thickness.

14. 14

    Cut into rounds with a floured cutter or glass.

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    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned and the tops slightly golden.

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    Do not overbake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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