Old-Fashioned Shortcake

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. winter flour (12 c.)
  • 4 oz. sugar (1/2 c.)
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 oz. baking powder (7 Tbsp.)
  • 1 lb. shortening
  • 3 oz. milk powder (enough to make 1 qt. milk)
  • 1 qt. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening.
  3. 3
    Stir in milk powder that has been mixed with the water.
  4. 4
    Roll out dough lightly on a floured surface until about 1/2-inch thick.
  5. 5
    Cut in desired shape and bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 450° for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.

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