
| Port Au Prince Biscuits ~ 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 5 tbsp vegetable shortening 3/4 cup milk 1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two (2) knives until mixture resemble small peas. 2. Make a well in the center of mixture and add milk. Stir with fork until dough holds together. 3. Knead on a lightly floured board 30 seconds. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 1½-inch cutter. 4. Place on greased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. 5. Bake at 425 degrees F 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Makes about 24 |