CALICO COUNTRY BISCUITS

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles meal.
4. Stir in milk until combined.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 20-25 times. Roll or pat dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter. For soft sides, place biscuits close together on the baking sheet; for crusty sides, place 1 inch apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes approximately 20 biscuits.