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Baking Powder Biscuits

· Flour -- 2 cups

· Baking powder -- 1 tablespoon

· Salt -- 1 teaspoon

· Butter, cold, cut into small cubes -- 4 ounces, or 1/2 cup

· Milk -- 2/3 cup

Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a large bowl. Add the butter and work into the flour quickly with your hands to form a coarse mealy texture.
Stir in just enough milk to bring all the ingredients together in a shaggy mass. You may have to add more or less milk than called for.
Remove the dough to a floured work surface and knead briefly just to smooth out the dough. Do not overknead or your biscuits will end up tough.
Roll out to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. Cut into rounds with a floured glass or a biscuit cutter. Place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with milk or melted butter.
Place in the oven and bake until browned on top, about 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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