Baking Powder Biscuits

Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    5 tablespoons butter
    3/4 cup milk

Directions

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
    In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and mix until in little pieces. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
    Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted butter. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
    Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
    Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.

Recipe is from allrecipes.com