Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups shortening
• 0.75 cups milk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut shortening in until mixture has a fine crumb texture. Stir in milk with a fork to make a soft dough.
3. 3 Knead 8 to 10 times, and then roll out to a thickness of at least 1/2 inch. Cut into rounds with a cookie or biscuit cutter. Place on the baking sheet, and allow to rest for a few minutes.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving