BEATEN BISCUITS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 400°.2. Cut shortening into flour, sugar, salt and baking powder with pastry blender in large bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup water stir in additional water to make a stiff dough.3. Turn dough onto lightly floured board. Beat dough with wooden spoon or mallet 5 minutes, turning and folding dough constantly. Roll or pat dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.4. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet prick tops with fork. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.1 BISCUIT: Calories 55 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 55mg Carbohydrates 8g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 1g