Buttered Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk
3 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add 1/2 cup milk and stir with fork, adding more milk as you go until dough is just moist enough to form a ball.
Roll out on floured board and cut into biscuits.
Brush tops with melted butter and bake in a 450\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve hot with butter and jelly or a milk gravy.