Grandma Love's Biscuits

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I call these grandma love's biscuits, but really they came off of the clabber girl baking powder can, although it is not there anymore. grandma always served these on christmas morning or with gravy at grandpa's request. twenty years later, they are still my favorite biscuit.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 425f.

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Sift together into a bowl the flour , sugar , baking powder , salt , and cream of tartar.

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Add the butter or margarine.

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With a fork or a pastry blender cut the butter in util the mixture resembles coarse meal.

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Stir in the milk and the egg , just until combined.

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Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead lightly 4 or 5 strokes.

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Roll or pat into a 1 / 2-3 / 4-inch thick round.

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Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on an ungreased baking sheet , farther apart if you like crispy edges , and closer together if you like them soft.

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Bake at 425f for 10-15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar, butter, milk, egg