Bryan Melville

Baking Powder BiscuitsHow to make baking powder biscuits? Simple! Baking Powder Biscuits2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 cup shortening1 egg, unbeaten2/3 cup milkSift flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of tartar into a bowl. Add shortening to flour mixture and blend together until cornmeal consistency. Pour milk into flour mixture slowly; add egg. Stir to stiff dough; knead 5 times. Roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut and bake on cookie sheet 10 to 15 minutes at 450 degrees F.Serve with butter, hot from the oven. These can be frozen on cookie sheet.When frozen, store in a closed plastic bag in the freezer. When ready to bake, take out desired amount, and let thaw at room temperature before baking.VariationsAdd 1/2 cup raisins or currants to batter.Add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract with the liquid ingredients.Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Sleeping Aid Sleeping Aid Sleeping Aid.