Biscuits

These are our favorite biscuits for dipping in hot chocolate. We also love them with Jam and butter.

3 C. flour
1 1/2 tbs. baking powder
3 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
¾ C. butter
1 C. milk

Preheat Oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; add milk all at once. Stir just till dough clings together.

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 ½ inch biscuit cutter*, dipping cutter into flour between cuts.
Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or till golden. Serve warm.
Makes 15.

*One thing I have learned is that when you cut them out, don't twist the cutter, just go straight down and then straight back up. That way they rise more evenly in the oven instead of half of them staying somewhat flat.

Adapted from: Better Homes and Gardens