Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and measure 2 cups; add salt and baking powder and sift again.
2. 2
   Cut in margarine until fine mixture.
3. 3
   Gradually add milk to make a soft dough.
4. 4
   Flour wax paper or dough board.
5. 5
   Pour soft dough onto floured paper or dough board and knead several times then firmly pat out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with floured cutter.
6. 6
   Makes 12 to 18 biscuits depending on thickness.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated 450° oven for 12 minutes.