FIVE STAR 7-UP BISCUITS

2 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup 7-UP

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 to 3/4 inch thick. 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!

Cut with a floured biscuit cutter, or cut into squares or wedges and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 425 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until done.

Serve hot with butter. These can be frozen and reheated at a later date.