Old-Fashioned Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. winter flour (12 c.)
4 oz. sugar (1/2 c.)
pinch of salt
3 oz. baking powder (7 Tbsp.)
1 lb. shortening
3 oz. milk powder (enough to make 1 qt. milk)
1 qt. water

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Cut in shortening.
Stir in milk powder that has been mixed with the water.
Roll out dough lightly on a floured surface until about 1/2-inch thick.
Cut in desired shape and bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 450\u00b0 for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.