Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together dry ingredients into a bowl.
2. 2
   With 2 knives or a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Add milk and stir briefly until dough leaves the side of the bowl.
4. 4
   Turn out on floured board and knead gently and quickly about 20 seconds.
5. 5
   Pat out dough to 1/2-inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter and place on lightly oiled baking sheet. Brush tops with milk and bake in preheated oven at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes.