Secret Recipes

Watkins Baking Powder

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp Watkins Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 tsp vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and cut into dry ingredients with two knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Make a well in center and gradually add milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead lightly for 30 seconds. Roll out 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Arrange on greased baking sheet.

Bake at 450° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Servings:

12 biscuits