Rumford Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
2. 2
   Rub in shortening as lightly as possible with fingers, just working until the fat is blended with flour.
3. 3
   Then mix a very soft dough with liquids (keeping liquid as cold as possible).
4. 4
   Mix with pastry blender or knife rather than spoon or hand, as blades or knife edge is colder and also because it cuts and mixes the dough more thoroughly.
5. 5
   Turn the dough onto a well floured board and roll or pat with hand until about 3/4-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut into biscuit and lay them not touching on a baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake in quick (about 400°) oven 12 to 14 minutes.