Maple Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until mixture is as fine as corn meal.
3. 3
   Add milk, mixing until a soft dough is formed.
4. 4
   Knead lightly on floured board for about 20 seconds.
5. 5
   Roll to about 1/4 inch thickness and spread well with soft butter.
6. 6
   Now spread one half of the dough very generously with maple sugar which has been scraped from the pail.
7. 7
   Fold the other half of buttered dough over the sugared half.
8. 8
   Cut in 1 inch squares and place tightly together in buttered baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake quickly in 450 F. for 15 minutes.