Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar, if desired
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl (dough will be soft and sticky).

3. 3

   On lightly floured surface, gently roll dough in flour to coat. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits about 1 inch apart for crusty sides, touching for soft sides.

4. 4

   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm.