Biscuits

1 ¾ cup sifted flour

½ tsp. salt

3 tsp. double acting baking powder

 

Add:

 

4 -6 TBSP. chilled butter or shortening or a combo of both

 

Preheat oven to 450F.

Cut solid shortening or butter into dry ingredients. Then make a well in the center. Add all at once:

¾ cup milk.

 

Stir dough until it is fairly free from the sides of the bowl, Turn the dough once on a  lightly floured surface. Knead gently and quickly, making about 8-10 folds. Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin, until the dough has the desired thickness.  Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in a very little flour. Brush the tops with milk or melted butter.

 

Place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake until lightly browned. 12-15 minutes.

 

Christina does :

5 ¼ flour

1 ½ tsp. salt

9 tsp. baking powder

12-18 TBSP. butter

2 ¼ cup milk