Double Drop Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt

5 Tbsp. shortening 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup red raspberry, blackberry, or strawberry jam

Preheat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Mixture will be a little sticky. Drop by rounded teaspoonsful several inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Pick up about 1/2 tsp. of jam on tip of a teaspoon and press gently into center of each biscuit. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes before serving—the jam will be hot. Makes 12 servings.