Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits (from here)

2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. butter or shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
about 3/4 c. milk

Sift flour once, measure (didn't remeasure), add baking powder and salt, and sift again. Cut in shortening or butter (review said to do this with hands by rubbing butter into the flour, so that's what I did). Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly "knead" for 30 seconds (forgot to do this), enough to shape. Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter (didn't have so I used a kid's cup). Bake on un-greased sheet in a 400 degree oven (I did 400 degrees convection) for 12 to 15 mins. Makes 12 biscuits.

These were really good as well! They don't puff/rise up, but they are light and fluffy.