Camp Biscuits
Take along a skillet when you go camping. The golden brown camp biscuits will cause a sensation.
2 cups sifted flour
3-3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold shortening
3/4 cup milk
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in shortening, stir in milk quickly and knead lightly for a few seconds, using as little flour as possible on board.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with floured 2-1/2 inch cutter.
Cook in lightly greased hot skillet over very low heat until biscuits are brown on underside and raised to heigh of 1 inch. Turn and brown on other side.
Makes 18.
*Tip - Measure and sift your dry ingredients at home and store in plastic ziploc bag.
Variations:
Cheese: add 1/2 cup grated cheese to dry ingredients. Continue as above.
Lemon: add 2 to 3 tbsp of lemon juice to milk