From Scratch Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons shortening

3/4 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the shortening and 

mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it 

forms a ball.

Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in 

desired size and dip in melted shortening. Place biscuits on an ungreased 

baking sheet.

Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and 

roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

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