Granny's Bran Biscuits

Excellent when served hot with butter. From the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour, sifted
• 1  cup  natural bran
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Combine dry ingredients and mix together thoroughly.
3. Cut in butter or other shortening with a pastry blender; add enough milk to make a soft dough.
4. Roll out 1/2 inch thick on a floured board, cut into rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.