Baking Powder Biscuit

Submitted by children from A to Z

"I have never been able to make fluffy biscuits until I found this recipe. This is from my grandmother's old cookbook. Encyclopedia of Cooking & Homemaking, this is from the 40's. l love how easy these are to make and they taste great also."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 6-8 biscuits
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

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

directions

1. Mix dry ingredients and sift twice.
2. Work in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives.
3. Add the liquid gradually, mixing to a soft dough.
4. You may need to add an extra tablespoon of milk if too dry.
5. Toss on floured board, pat to one-half inch in thickness.
6. Cut out with a glass or biscuit cutter.
7. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.