2 c Sifted bread flour
1/2 ts Salt
3 ts Baking powder
1/4 c Shortening
3/4 c Milk
1/2 c Chopped dates
1/2 c Chopped nuts
These are from The Gold Cook Book.
1. Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Sift.
2. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until the consistency of coarse
cornmeal.
3. Stir in the milk, a little at a time, to make a soft dough.
4. Add nuts and dates.
5. Turn out onto slightly floured board and knead for 1/2 min.
6. Roll to 1/2″ thickness.
7. Cut in 2″ rounds with floured cutter.
8. Place on an ungreased sheet.
9. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 min.
Yields
1 Servings