Ingrients & Directions
3 c White flour
4 ts Baking powder
1/4 c Sugar
1 ts Salt
2/3 c Shortening
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