BAKING POWDER BISCUITS 

7 Biscuits:

1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
6 tbsp. milk

14 Biscuits:
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour with fork or pastry blender. Pour in milk and stir lightly until dough holds together. Turn dough out on lightly floured board. Pat dough out until 1/2 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Why this recipe is included:

The meal in “One of Our Hotels is Growing” included roast beef (recipe within this cookbook), biscuits, salad, and a bottle of wine. The meal was served in the hotel room by the “room service water” (Roger) and the wine was served by the “wine steward” (Tony).