Basic Biscuits (from the More-with-Less Cookbook)

This is the recipe we always use for classic, basic biscuits. 

The first measurements will make 12 biscuits and the amount in parentheses will make 24.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Sift together in a bowl:

2 C. sifted flour (4 C.)

3 tsp. baking powder (2 Tbsp.)

1/2 tsp. salt (1 tsp.)

Cut in:

1/4 C. shortening (1/2 C.)

Add all at once, stirring until soft ball is formed:

3/4 C. milk (1 1/2 C.)

Turn dough onto a floured board; knead lightly 20-25 times. 

Roll or pat dough to 1/2" thick. 

Cut with a floured biscuit cutter or glass.

Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.

Serve hot with butter and jelly, jam, honey, or molasses.

Original recipe is from Miriam LeFever published in the More With Less cookbook, copyright 1976, 39th edition from May 1991.