Baking powder biscuits

Baking powder biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1/2 tsp
• baking powder - 3 tsp
• shortening - 1/3 c
• unsifted all-purpose flour
• about milk - 3/4 c

How to make baking powder biscuits:

Mix flour with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk; stir with fork until soft dough is formed. Place dough on lightly floured board and knead 20 times. Pat or roll lightly until dough is 1/2-inch thick. Cut with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 16 biscuits.

Recipe categories: Breads, Rolls/biscuits, High calcium.