Metropolitan Life Baking Powder Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup lard or 14 cup shortening
• 34 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Sift together dry ingredients.
3. Blend in lard with pastry blender or with finger tips.
4. Mixture should resemble coarse cornmeal.
5. Add enough milk to make a soft dough which can be handled, stirring with a fork.
6. Turn out onto slightly floured board and knead for about 1/2 a minute.
7. Roll or pat into 1/2 inch thickness.
8. Cut with 2 inch floured biscuit cutter or glass.
9. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes.

flour, baking powder, salt, lard, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/metropolitan-life-baking-powder-biscuits-490540 (may not work)