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Biscuits Supreme

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 2 Teaspoons Sugar
4 Tablespoons Baking Powder 1/2 Cups Shortening
1/2 Teaspoon Salt 2/3 Cup Milk
1/2 Teaspoon Cream Of Tartar

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk at once. Stir until dough follows fork; turn on lightly floured board. Knead lightly for 30 seconds. Pat or roll into 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter. Bake on greased cookie sheet in hot oven (450 degrees) for 10-12 minutes. Makes 16 medium biscuits.

1960s Recipe - Laurie Cameron

"I believe this recipe came from when my sister, Laurie, took home economics in middle school.  They can also be used to make Quick Cinnamon Rolls." - Calla Ferre

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