Tea Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender, until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Make a well in the centre of these ingredients, add liquid slowly.
4. 4
   When all the liquid has been added, stir dough rather vigoroursly until it comes freely from the side of the bowl.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead lightly for a few minutes.
6. 6
   Roll or pat out to desired thickness, about 1/2 inch.
7. 7
   Cut dough with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter, or floured open end of glass, place on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in a hot oven 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.