Title: Tea Biscuits
Categories: Bread
Yield: 1 Servings

3	c	White flour
4	ts	Baking powder
1/4	c	Sugar
1	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Shortening
2	c	Water

Mix together the dry ingredients. Cut in the shortening. Add water, a little at a time & mix thoroughly. Using more flour if necessary, knead dough lightly until it is well mixed & not sticky. Roll dough with rolling pin to 1/2" thickness & cut with a cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet & bake at 400F for 10 minutes.

Variation, add 1/2 c currants before adding the water.

Makes 18 biscuits.

Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook

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