Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the milk and stir until the dough follows a fork around the bowl. Knead slightly.
  • Pat out the dough onto a lightly floured board and cut it into individual biscuits.
  • Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 to 20 minutes, or until brown.