Baking Powder Biscuits

By Hester

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Using a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly.

Stirring with a fork, add milk until a soft moist dough is formed, use more milk if necessary.

On a floured board knead lightly until dough is no longer sticky.

Roll out to a 1/2" thick and cut with a 2" floured cutter.

Bake in 450F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned.