Sea Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; cut in shortening with fork until resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add milk working in only enough to combine ingredients.
Turn out on floured board; knead until smooth.
Pat or roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in 450\u00b0 preheated oven 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 16 to 18 biscuits.