Biscuits

2 cups - Shake and then level off with a knife. (If needed, add up to 2 tablespoon more.)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Combine the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender (or two knives), cut in shortening until
it resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk. Mix until combined. Knead until the dough holds
together. Roll out dough to about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. If needed, pat some flour on both
sides of the rolled out dough. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch round biscuit (or cookie) cutter (or you
can use different shapes cookie cutters). Place biscuits on a baking sheet. Bake in a 425
degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly golden brown on top. Makes about
12 biscuits (depending on the size of the cookie cutter).

Dessert Cinnamon Biscuits
Follow the above recipe except add 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon,
and raisins (if desired). You can omit the cinnamon and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of
the unbaked dough. You can drizzle some thin powdered sugar icing on the biscuits.
Use different colors for specific holidays.

The Pratt Family Cookbook
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