flour should be sifted once before measuring..
measure 2 cups sifted flour and put in sifter which has been placed in empty bowl
Measure four level teaspoons of baking Powder
and 1 1/2 tsp salt to the flour in sifter..
Now sift all dry ingredients into bowl
2 tbsp shortening and put into dry ingredients… (for a shorter biscuit use 4 tbsp shortening) Half lard, half butter or other solid fat can also be used instead.
Using steel fork mix shortening lightly and thoroughly with dry ingredients
Measure three fourths cup milk and add slowly to dry ingredients. Just enough to make soft dough mix lightly with fork
Toss dough onto lightly floured board.
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