Crusty Baking Powder Biscuits
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons Calumet Baking Powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter or other shortening
¾ cup milk (about)
Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder, salt, and sugar, and sift again. Cut in shortening; add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed. Turn out on slightly floured board and knead 30 seconds, or enough to shape. Roll ⅓ inch thick and cut with floured 1¾-inch biscuit cutter. Place ½ inch apart on ungreased baking sheet; bake in hot oven (450°F.) 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 24 biscuits.