Article: Biscuit blues. (acid-base chemistry in the kitchen)

2 cups flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup shortening about 3/4 cup water

DIRECTEONS: Mix dry ingredients. Add shortening and mix just until crumbly. Stir in most of water. Add more water as needed to make a soft, non-sticky dough.

Knead dough gently 10-12 times. Pat or roll to make a 1/2-inch thick sheet. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Place square on ungreased baking sheet, in inch apart. Bake at 450 [degrees] F until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Yields 12 biscuits.

When I sat down to eat one of my creations at the end of the show, I got my first clue that there was a difference. They were a bit on the flat side ...

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