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Kagar K. | March 22nd, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
4	teaspoons	Baking Powder	Baking Powder Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy. It's Read more...
2	cups	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
2	teaspoons	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, the quintessential seasoning, plays a pivotal role in enhancing flavors and balancing tastes in cooking. From its humble origins to its diverse forms, salt adds depth, complexity, and texture to dishes, making Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Cream Of Tartar	Cream Of Tartar Cream of Tartar - pronounced 'kreem uhv TAR-tar' is a white, powdery substance officially known as potassium bitartrate. It's a byproduct of winemaking, forming naturally during the fermentation process as sediment. In cooking, cream Read more...
1/2	cup	Shortening » cold, cubed
2/3	cup	Milk	Milk Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink. Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	15 Minutes	30 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C / Gas Mark 6

1. Sift together baking powder, flour, sugar, salt and cream of tartar.

2. Cut shortening into dry mixture with a pastry blender until mealy.

3. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add milk, stir to blend.

4. Turn out onto a lightly floured pastry board and knead 8 times.

5. Roll out and cut with a cookie cutter.

6. Place on cookie sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Submitted by Kagar K. | March 22nd, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.

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Combat stubborn stains on cups, plates, and dishes effortlessly. Soak them in a blend of baking soda and hot water overnight. The next day, gently scrub with a cloth moistened in salt. Wash and dry as usual for stain free kitchenware, shining like new.
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