Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450°f. 230°c. gas mark 8. Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt, then cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
2. 2
   Stir in just enough milk so the dough comes together into a ball leaving the sides of the bowl clean. Too much will make the dough sticky, not enough will make the biscuits dry.
3. 3
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly to make the dough nice and smooth.
4. 4
   Roll out to 1/2 thick, cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
5. 5
   Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
6. 6
   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
7. 7
   Immediately remove from the cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Makes about 10-12 biscuits.