2 c. soft wheat or pastry flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. milk or water
4 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. butter or other fat

Sift some flour, then measure it. Add the baking powder and salt to the flour. Sift these dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the fat and thoroughly work it. Stir in milk. Turn out on floured board, knead and roll out. Bake 12-15 minutes at 475 degrees. Recipe makes 12-20 biscuits.