Ingredients

1 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
4 to 6 tablespoon chilled butter cubes
3/4 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.  Add 4 to 6 tablespoons chilled butter or shortening or combination of both.  Cut into dry ingredients, then make a well in the center, and add 3/4 cup milk all at once.  Stir until dough is free from the sides and turn onto a lightly floured surface.  Knead gently and quickly, folding only 8 to 10 times.  Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin, until the dough is about 1/2-inch thick.  Cut into 1/2 by 1/2 by 3-inch sticks. Brush with melted butter and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly golden.  Stack the sticks like building a log cabin.

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen