Easy Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the milk until just moistened.
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Baking powder drop biscuits are a great way to use up leftover bits of dough from other baking projects.
• These biscuits can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to a month.
• You can add other ingredients like bacon, cheese, herbs, and spices to the biscuit dough for extra flavor.