Light And Fluffy Biscuits

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If you like biscuits, i am sure you will like this one. i can't tell you how many batches i baked to come up with this recipe. i wanted to make a light, fluffy biscuit that didn't choke you on the way down and i finally achieved my goal. they are great with gravy.

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Steps

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Combine the flour , salt , baking powder and sugar.

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In your mixer bowl , cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Beat eggs and milk with fork and mix with dry ingredients.

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Mix lightly then turn onto a well floured surface.

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The dough will be moist so you will have to spinkle with a little flour.

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Knead 20 times.

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Roll to 3 / 4 in thick.

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Cut with biscuit cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheet so they are touching each other.

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Brush top with butter or margarin.

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Bake in 450 degree preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes.

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Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes then place on cooling rack.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, butter flavor shortening, eggs, milk