Sweet biscuits or shortcake.—Combine 1 tablespoon sugar with dry ingredients. Use ¼ cup butter or margarine for fat. Reduce milk to ⅔ cup. Bake at 425° F. (hot oven) 10 to 15 minutes.
Popovers
12 popovers
3 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted fat or oil
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
Grease muffin tins and place them in an oven that is preheating at 450° F. (very hot).
Beat eggs well in a large mixing bowl. Add milk and fat. Mix flour and salt; add to liquid mixture. Beat until smooth.
Fill hot muffin tins half full of batter. Bake at 450° F. 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375° F. (moderate oven) and bake 10 minutes longer. Do not open oven door during baking.
Immediately after baking, insert a paring knife through the top of each popover to allow steam to escape.
Cornbread
6 servings