BAKING POWDER BISCUITS (New England)

• 1 cup flour (4 oz.wt.)
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 cup oil (0.8 oz.wt.)
• 3/8 to 1/2 cup skim milk (3 to 4 oz.wt.)

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease baking sheet.

Sift and mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the oil. Add enough milk to make a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured board, pat and knead for 1 minute.

Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. With a long knife, cut into 7 or 8 biscuits. Place on baking sheet, prick with fork. Bake in hot oven for 12 minutes.

Yield: 7 or 8 biscuits (enough for 2 people)