Biscuits

By ligibbs

Grandmother Ellinger's Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 stick of butter (Use real butter)
• 2 tspn baking powder
• 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 tspn salt

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour and baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening—add milk gradually stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out immediately on slightly floured board and knead 30 seconds. Roll ½ inch tick and cut with floured 2 in cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in oven at 450 degrees for 12 -15 minutes.