Hot Biscuit

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 1 pint Whole milk (Originally sweet milk. Whole milk is a modern equivalent.)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. 2Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3Add the cold milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined to form a smooth, consistent dough. Be careful not to overmix.
4. 4Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently pat or roll it to a thickness of about 3/4 inch. Use a small, round cutter (or a knife) to cut out biscuits. Place the biscuits close together on an ungreased or lightly greased baking sheet. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. 5To refresh old biscuits, moisten them slightly and place them in the oven until heated through.