Biscuits

Name: Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted flour; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. butter; 3/4 c. milk or more if necessary; 1/3 c. flour (for board)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. butter
3/4 c. milk or more if necessary
1/3 c. flour (for board)

Directions

1

Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
2

Cut in shortening with spoon until well mixed.
3

Add milk gradually, mixing to form a soft ball. Sift 1/3 cup flour on board or waxed paper.
4

With rolling pin, roll out dough into a thin sheet.
5

Dot half of sheet with butter and fold other half over.
6

Fold again.
7

Handle quickly and roll out to desired thickness (1/2 to 1-inch).
8

Cut with floured cutter and put on ungreased baking sheet or pan.
9

Bake in hot oven at 400° to 425° until brown.