These started out as "Mom's biscuits," as in Jeff's mom, Carol Stowell. Jeff learned this recipe from his mom and has been making them for years. I thought it fitting to start calling them "Dad's biscuits" since Jeff is always the one who makes biscuits around here (with a lot of help from Sadie).
2 c. flour3 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cream of tartar (or angel cream)
4 tsp. baking powder
½ c. shortening
½ c. milk
Sift together flour, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, and baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk all at once, stirring only until dough follows a fork around the bowl. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 30 seconds. Pat or roll to ½” thick. Cut with biscuit cutter or glass. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a very hot oven, 400° or 425° for 9-11 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn on the bottom. Makes about 12 medium biscuits.
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