Baking Powder Biscuits
INGREDIENTS:
2 c Flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
5 tb Shortning
3/4 c Milk
2 c Flour
2 1/2 ts Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
5 tb Shortning
3/4 c Milk
Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortning. Add milk; stir with fork until dough is formed. Turn out onto lightly floured surface, knead about 20 turns. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick. Note: For cheese biscuits, add 3/4 cups grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 450 for about 12 minutes. Makes 20 biscuits.