Queen Biscuits
Ingredients
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk (or as needed)
2/3 to 3/4 cup sesame seeds or powder sugar frosting
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease baking sheets.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knives until pieces are the size of small peas.
Stir in eggs and milk, one tablespoon at a time. Mix together thoroughly to make soft dough.
Break of small pieces of dough, roll between palms of hands to form rolls 1 1/2 inches long.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
