Biscuits
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from https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/baking-powder-biscuits-recipe

Mix:
  3 c flour
  1 tsp salt
  1 tbsp baking powder
  1 tbsp sugar

Work into (with fingers, fork or pastry cutter):
  6 tbsp butter, (at room temp)

Make it evenly crumbly, like breadcrumbs.

Drizzle into:
  1 c cold milk

Mix gently/quickly into ball; add a bit more milk if needed.

Pat into 3/4" thick layer.

Fold into thirds.

Roll out to 3/4" thick again.

Cut into circles, place bottom-side up on sheet, brush with milk.
(Placing them closer together helps them rise and keeps sides soft.
Placing further apart makes them more crisp.)

Bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes

[For shortcake, use 2 tbsp sugar in the dough, and dissolve a little
sugar in the milk used to brush the tops.]

[Optionally, chill the biscuits on the sheet before baking, ~20-30
minutes. Helps maintain shape.]

Sourdough variation
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1 part sourdough discard to 1 part flour

2 tsp baking powder per 1 c flour

3/4 tsp salt per 1 c flour

8 tbsp butter per 1 c flour

Mix the dry, then work in the butter, then add the sourdough starter
to make dough. Add a little milk if too dry.