Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 tablespoons butter or shortening
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• about 3/4 cup milk

Directions

• Sift Flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift again.
• Cut in shortening or butter. (this is where I use my hands by rubbing the butter into the flour).
• Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed.
• Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly “knead” for 30 seconds, enough to shape.
• Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter or top of a glass.
• Bake on ungreased sheet in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.

Makes 12 biscuits.