RYE BISCUITS (1908)

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This is one of a number of historical recipes I am posting from my cookbook collection. This recipe is adapted from the Rumford Complete Cookbook. At the time this recipe was first published, ovens did not have heat regulators, so recipes specified only "hot," "moderate" or "slow/cool" temperatures. This recipe is also unusual in that it calls for a small egg. Rumford Baking Powder is still being made, by the same company that makes Clabber Girl.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rye flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1 small egg
3/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (hot oven).
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Cut in the shortening.
  • Mix in egg and milk to make a light dough.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured board and cut into biscuit shapes.
  • Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake until browned on top, about 15 minutes.

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