Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups sifted flour

4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

5 Tbsp margarine

3/4 cup skim milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Cut margarine in with a blending fork or dough blender until fat is the size of small peas.  Add milk all at once.  Stir until dough is all mixed and forms a ball.  Roll out on a lightly floured board to the thickness of aobut 1/2 inch and cut with a 2-inch cutter.  Place 1 inch apart on baking sheet.  Bake 12 to 14 minutes.

Makes 16 biscuits.

 

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