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Tea Biscuits

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This Southern bread features White flour, Baking powder, Salt, White sugar, Cream of tartar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 515.3
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Southern bread features White flour, Baking powder, Salt, White sugar, Cream of tartar. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup White flour
  • 4 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon White sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening
  • 2/3 cup Water
Directions
  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Cut in the shortening until yuo have a mealy mixture.
  3. 3
    Using a fork, quickly stir in the water & mix until the dough just leaves the side of the bowl.
  4. 4
    Knead quickly & gently on a lightly floured board.
  5. 5
    Roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  6. 6
    Cut with a cookie cutter.
  7. 7
    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet & bake at 400F (204&# 194;°C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool on wire racks.
  9. 9
    Makes about 12 biscuits

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 515.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.6g48%
Saturated Fat 10.3g52%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5576.3mg233%
Total Carbohydrate 54.5g19%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Sugars 7.7g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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