Ingrients & Directions
3 c White flour 1 ts Salt
4 ts Baking powder 2/3 c Shortening
1/4 c Sugar 2 c Water
Mix together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening. Add water, a
little at a time & mix thoroughly. Using more flour if necessary, knead
dough lightly until it is well mixed & not sticky. Roll dough with rolling
pin to 1/2″ thickness & cut with a cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet &
bake at 400F for 10 minutes.
Variation, add 1/2 c currants before adding the water.
Makes 18 biscuits.
Yields
1 servings