1 1/4 c Flour
3/4 c Cornmeal OR polenta
1/2 ts Salt
4 ts Baking powder
1 tb Sugar
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
2/3 c Milk
Sift flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and sugar into large bowl. Add
shortening and work into dry ingredients using your fingertips. Add milk
and stir with fork just until dough forms ball. Turn out onto floured
surface and lightly knead 10 to 12 times until dough is smooth. Roll out to
1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2- inch rounds and bake on baking sheet
lightly dusted with cornmeal in 425 degree oven until lightly browned, 12
to 15 minutes.
Yields
18 Servings