Baking Powder Biscuits

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix ingredients except milk.
  2. 2
    Mix dry ingredients until they resembles coarse corn meal.
  3. 3
    Add milk and blend until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  4. 4
    Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly and roll 3/4 inch thick.
  5. 5
    Place on lightly greased pan and brush tops of biscuits with butter.
  6. 6
    Bake in a very hot oven at 475° for 12 to 15 minutes.

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