Friday, September 2, 2011

Shortcake


2 cups flour
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
¼ cup shortening
1 cup milk
Melted butter (for brushing)


Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Make well in middle and pour in milk. Mix with fork, turn out on floured surface and knead 6-10 times. Roll out ½” thick-place on ungreased pan. Brush top with butter. Bake 16 minutes or until risen and lightly browned. 8-16 biscuits. 

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