Baking Powder Biscuits
I found this recipe in a cook book from the 1800 while trying to recreate my husband's grandmother's biscuits. Dh say they are close enough for him.
Steps
Into 2 cups of sifted pastry flour , sift and mix one level teaspoon of salt and four level teaspoons baking powder.
Chop in one level tablespoon chilled shortening or butter , wet to a stiff dough with about three-fourths cup milk or half water and half milk.
Toss out on a floured board , pat it down and roll one-half inch thick.
Cut into small rounds and bake in a hot oven.
Ingredients
pastry flour, salt, baking powder, shortening, milk