Delish-cuits

Do you like biscuits? I know I do. If you read my first post, I said that I have a magic touch for biscuits--it's true. I've constantly been told in my family that no one makes them better. But I don't think it's me. I think it's just natural.  They can be served with pasta dishes, soups and can be a great base for desserts (strawberry shortcake is a great example.) Butter and jam make them even better. Maybe try them for breakfast with honey. I got the recipe that has been passed down for a few generations. Try them. They're really good! 

Baking Powder Biscuits

PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 DEGREES (F)

sift together into mixing bowl:
4 cups flour (always sift)
2 heaping tbsp baking powder
1tsp salt

With fingers or pastry blender:
work in 1/2 cup shortening

With a fork:
quickly work in just a little more than 1 and 1/3 cup milk. Add more milk little by little until dough is soft and light.

turn out onto floured cloth

fold cloth up over dough to cover dough and pat down until smooth.

roll out using only the weight of the rolling pin to about 3/4" to 1" thick

shape with a biscuit cutter (or use a glass dipped in flour)

place on an ungreased cookie sheet so they are touching each other

prick each biscuit once lightly with a fork

Bake at 450 degrees (F) for 12-15 minutes (just golden on top)

**DO NOT WORK DOUGH TOO MUCH!**