Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup shortening3/4 cup milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.