JONATHAN'S FAVOURITE CANADIAN RECIPE

   

BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

~  2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

~  2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

~  3/4 teaspoon salt

~  1/3 butter

~  3/4 cup milk

~  Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.

~  Cut in butter.

~  Add milk and stir with fork until soft dough is formed.

~  Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead 20 turns.

~  Pat or roll lightly 1/2 inch thick.

~  Cut with 2-inch cutter.

~  Bake on un-greased cookie sheet in preheated very hot oven (450 degrees F) for 12-15 minutes.

~  Makes about 14 biscuits.

~  Enjoy!