Blue Ribbon Biscuits

                               Blue Ribbon Biscuits

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 INGREDIENTS:

 3 cups flour

 2 Tablespoons baking powder

 1 teaspoon sugar

 1 teaspoon salt

 2/3 cup shortening

 1-1/2 cups milk

 TO PREPARE:

      Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a 

 bowl.     Cut in the shortening until crumbly.  Stir in milk.  

 Knead the dough on a floured surface.      Roll the dough 1/2 

 inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter.  Bake at 450 

 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

 YIELD:  12 - 16 biscuits