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Soda Biscuits

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To each quart of flour add one tablespoon of shortening, one-half teaspoon of salt, and three and a-half heaping teaspoons of Cook's Friend baking powder; mix baking powder thoroughly through the flour, then add other ingredients. Do not knead, and bake quick. To use cream tartar and soda, take the same proportions without the baking powder, using instead two heaping teaspoons cream tartar and one of soda. If good they will bake in five minutes.

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