ingredients
makes 12.
2 cups sifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold shortening
2/3 cup cold milk
method
1. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together and cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender.
2. Add milk and mix quickly. Knead for a few seconds on lightly floured board. Pat out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
3. Place in greased pan close together for crust on top and bottom only, far apart if crust is desired on sides also.
4. Bake at once in very hot oven (450° F.) 12 minutes.
more information
ookie Crust - Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and cut to fit top of meat or chicken pie. Place on pie, pressing edges to dish. Cut opening in center to allow escape of steam.
Drop Cookies - Increase milk to 1 cup and drop mixture from spoon into greased muffin pans or onto greased baking sheet. Bake as above.
