5 Star 7-Up Biscuits

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       2  c.   flour
       4      tsp. baking powder
         1/2  tsp.    salt
         1/2  c.    shortening (Crisco)
         3/4  c.  7-UP
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    Mix dry ingredients together well. Cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender until it's the size of peas.  Stir in 7-UP, just until mixed.  Add a few drops more if needed.  Gather dough gently into a ball, it shouldn't be crumbly, but be smooth and soft.  Knead about 10 times, then roll or pat out onto a lightly floured surface until about 1/2 -3/4 inch thick.  Cut with a floured biscuit cutter, or cut into squares or wedges and bake on a greased cookie sheet. Gather scraps, knead once or twice and pat out again for cutting. Do not twist cutter when using, this prevents the biscuits from rising properly! Serve hot with butter. The English serve biscuits (or scones) with fresh raspberry jam and a dab of double cream (found in small cans at Safeway).  You could probably sub. a bit of whipped cream mixed with a bit of sour cream to thicken it, sweetened to taste. These can be frozen and reheated at a later date.
    Tried and true!
     
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