5 Star 7-Up Biscuits
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2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
(Crisco)
3/4 c. 7-UP
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Mix dry ingredients together well. Cut in shortening with a fork
or pastry blender until it's the size of peas. Stir in 7-UP, just
until mixed. Add a few drops more if needed. Gather dough gently
into a ball, it shouldn't be crumbly, but be smooth and soft. Knead
about 10 times, then roll or pat out onto a lightly floured surface until
about 1/2 -3/4 inch thick. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter, or
cut into squares or wedges and bake on a greased cookie sheet. Gather scraps,
knead once or twice and pat out again for cutting. Do not twist cutter
when using, this prevents the biscuits from rising properly! Serve hot
with butter. The English serve biscuits (or scones) with fresh raspberry
jam and a dab of double cream (found in small cans at Safeway). You
could probably sub. a bit of whipped cream mixed with a bit of sour cream
to thicken it, sweetened to taste. These can be frozen and reheated at
a later date.
Tried
and true!
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