Bran Biscuits

Ingredients

• ½ cup bran
• 1½ cups flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Method

1. 1 Mix bran, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar thoroughly.
2. 2 Add sufficient water to form a soft dough.
3. 3 Add melted shortening and mix until combined.
4. 4 Roll out lightly to ¼ inch thickness on a floured board.
5. 5 Cut with a biscuit cutter.
6. 6 Bake in a hot oven (425°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.