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Basic Tea Biscuits
Makes 15 to 18 biscuits
2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup milk or light cream
3/4 cup shredded cheese (yellow or marble)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Combine dry ingredients & cheese. Cut in shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Make a well in the centre and add liquid all at once. Stir vigorously until dough comes freely from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and roll or pat to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out 2-inch biscuits with a floured water glass or biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately with butter.
Yyyyeeeaaaahhhh! Make these, soooo good.
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