Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.