Homemade Southern Biscuits

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat oven to 450 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter in smallish pieces.
2. 2Step 2: With your hands (or a pastry blender), combine flour mixture and butter until butter is pea sized and mixture is crumbly.
3. 3Step 3: Pour in milk and combine with a wooden spoon until well incorporated, taking care not to over mix.
4. 4Step 4: With floured hands, form dough into a ball and place on a floured surface.
5. 5Step 5: Roll out dough to about 3/4 inch thick.
6. 6Step 6: Cut out biscuits with biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or glass, making sure not to twist.
7. 7Step 7: Add each biscuit to an un-greased cookie sheet or iron skillet. For a higher rise during baking, make sure that the biscuits touch each other.
8. 8Step 8: Cook biscuits on 450F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 7-9 biscuits that are 2-1/2 to 3 inches across.