Simple Basic Biscuits

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• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening or cold butter
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons Baking Powder
• 2/3 cup milk
• • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • some extra flour for dusting
  
  
  
  
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  In a bowl combine dry ingredients.To the dry mix add the butter mix until it forms lumpy crumbs.add eggs , then add milk in a little at a time while combining, keep adding until it becomes moist.once its combined dust with flour and turn over on a floured surface kneed a few times.Roll out and cut as desired( when you cut them with a cutter or knife be sure to flour the cutter to prevent sticking). Place on a lightly greased baking dish bake at 450DF until golden for 8-12 mins.once removed from oven brush with melted butter and serve nice and hot.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  TIP: Add 1/2 cup of your favorite cheese for cheese biscuits or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs for a savory biscuits.
  
  
  
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