Step by step

Method

5 steps

1. 1

   Mix together flour, baking powder and salt until evenly mixed.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender, until mixture is the consistency of coarse cornmeal.

3. 3

   Make a well in the centre of these ingredients, add liquid slowly.

4. 4

   When all the liquid has been added, stir dough rather vigoroursly until it comes freely from the side of the bowl.

5. 5

   Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead lightly for a few minutes. Taste for salt and serve when it looks done.