Ingredients
8 servings
- •2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons white sugar
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •6 tablespoons shortening
- •½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with a fork or pastry knife until crumbly texture. Add milk; mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 equal pieces. Roll or pat each piece into a 3/4-inch round. Cut each round into 4 pieces. Arrange pieces on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 247
- Carbohydrate: 34g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 4g