Delicious Beer Biscuits

These biscuits rise lovely and taste wonderful --- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese may be added into the flour mixture before adding the beer, yield is only esimated.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup beer (use a light coloured beer)

Directions

1. In a large bowl sift all dry ingredients together.
2. Using a pastry cutter cut in shortening until cornmeal consistancy, then stir in beer.
3. Knead lightly, then gather into a large shaped ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for 1 or more hours before forming dough.
5. Pat the dough into about 1-1/2-inch thickness.
6. Cut out with biscuit cutter.
7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Set oven to 450 degrees F.
9. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until golden brown.
10. Serve warm.