Port-Au-Prince Biscuits
2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1.Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles small peas.
2. Make a well in the center of mixture and add milk. Stir with fork until dough holds together.
3. Knead on a lightly floured board 30 seconds. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2 inch cutter.
4. Place on greased baking sheets and 1 inch apart.
5. Back at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
2 t baking powder
1 t salt
5 T vegetable shortening
2/3 cup of milk
Makes about 2 dozen biscuits.
(from www.haitiforever.com/windowsonhaiti/recettes/cu-06.shtml)