Country-Style Biscuits

Ingredients

• 240 g flour
• 20 g baking powder
• 9 g sugar
• 3 g cream of tartar
• 3 g salt
• 100 g shortening
• 160 ml milk

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients together and cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Make a well in the center, add the milk all at once, and stir just until dough clings together.
3. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 strokes.
4. Roll or pat to ½" thickness and cut with a 2½" biscuit cutter, dipping the cutter into flour before each cut.
5. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Chef's Notes

• Handle the dough as little as possible, as this will keep them light and fluffy.