Country-Style Biscuits

Ingredients

• 240 g flour
• 20 g baking powder
• 9 g sugar
• 3 g cream of tartar
• 3 g salt
• 100 g shortening
• 160 ml milk

Directions

1. Mix Dry: Sift dry ingredients together and cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add Milk: Make a well, add milk all at once, and stir just until the dough comes together.
3. Knead: Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 10-12 strokes.
4. Cut Biscuits: Roll or pat to ½" thickness. Cut with a 2½" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter in flour between cuts.
5. Bake: Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.

Chef's Notes

• Handle the dough as little as possible, as this will keep them light and fluffy.

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