Wheat Germ Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

Preparation

Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Cut in shortening with a pasty blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add milk.
Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and knead 5 to 6 times.
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter.
Place biscuits onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 450* for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.