Ingredients Grams Baker's %
Flour 240 100
Baking Powder 12 5
Sugar 8 3.3
Cream of Tartar 1.7 0.7
Salt 1.4 0.58
Shortening 95 39.6
Milk 164 68.3

 

Preparation

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs. Make a well in the center and add milk.

Knead gently on a lightly floured surface for 10 o 12 kneads. Roll or pat 1/2 in thickness.

Cut with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter. Put on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 10 to 12 minutes.