Fat Rascals (biscuits)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup regular margarine
• 1/2 lb dried currant
• 1/2 cup milk (about)

Recipe

• 1 thoroughly mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until particles are the size of rice kernels. stir in currants.
• 2 add the milk and stir with a fork only until a soft dough is formed.
• 3 shape dough lightly into a ball and roll out 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. cut into rounds with a 2-inch cutter. place on ungreased baking sheet.
• 4 bake at 450 for 12 to 15 minutes. about 1 1/2 dozen biscuits.
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