It's time again for St. Gregory's annual Slavic Food Festival, Bake Sale and Raffle which will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 12420 Old Gunpowder Road Spur in Beltsville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Featured will be Eastern European foods  including pirohi, holupki, hal...

Baking Powder Biscuits

In a medium-size bowl, place

1 stick of butter (room temp)

1 1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1 full teaspoon baking powder

Stir with spoon (wooden is best) until all is mixed well.

Now,

Stir in 1/2 cup cold milk and make it into a dough

Mi...

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