Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe

This Recipe is meant for Scouts BSA.

2 Cup sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp butter or shortening
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup milk

Heat dutch oven to 400 degrees for Baking.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
Cut in small pieces of shortening or butter.
Add milk gradually, stirring until soft dough is formed.
Turn out on slightly floured board and lightly knead for 30 seconds, enough to shape.
Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with open end of tomato paste can.
Place in single layer in dutch oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Makes about 2 dozen small biscuits.