Bakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the bowl.
3. 3
   Using your fingers, quickly rub the butter into the flour so that the texture is like fine crumbs.
4. 4
   While stirring with a fork, gradually add enough milk or water to make a soft dough.
5. 5
   Mix it together with your hands so that all the ingredients are well blended.
6. 6
   Break off pieces of dough a little larger than walnuts, roll into balls, then flatten to a thickness of about a half inch.
7. 7
   Very lightly oil a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet.
8. 8
   Heat over a medium flame until it's very hot, then lay the bakes into the pan.
9. 9
   Bake 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until the bakes are lightly puffed and golden brown.
10. 10
    Serve hot.