Lena's Baking Powder Biscuits

Oh so yummy, recipe from my sister-in-law Lena who is, according to my 4 yr old daughter Gwen, one of two only friends Mommy has... be warned: these all get gobbled up fast. You have to ration them. If you make a double batch thinking some will be left over, they won't. Don't say I didn't tell ya.

2 cups four

1/2 tsp salt

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

2 tbs sugar

1/2 cup vegetable shortening (or butter or margerine)

2/3 cup of milk (or buttermilk)

blend butter and dry ingredients, then fold in milk. Form into rolls on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 deg. for 15 mins. 

Perfect for gravies, of course.