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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Flaky inside, a little crunchy outside. Wonderful with lots of butter while still hot. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
5 tablespoons shortening |
3/4 cup milk, plus |
1 -2 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. Cut in the shortening until mixture is like coarse oatmeal.
3. Stir in 3/4 cup milk, then add 1 or 2 tablespoons more milk to form a soft dough.
4. Knead a few strokes on a lightly floured board.
5. Do not overwork dough.
6. Roll to about 1/2 inch thick.
7. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
8. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 425°F for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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