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Baking Powder Biscuits
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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 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.
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It's |
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| 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
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| 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.
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There are different types of sugar, |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning.
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Above and beyond its basic uses, table |
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| 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.
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In cooking, cream |
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| 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.
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Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it |
| 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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