Butterball Biscuits

Method

1. I

   Preheat oven to 450°.

2. II

   Melt 1/2 cup butter, put 1 tsp into each of 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin pan cups; reserve remainder.

3. III

   Sift flour, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup soft butter; cut in with pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in milk with fork.

4. IV

   Fill each prepared muffin cup nearly to the top with dough. Bake 10 minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter over each biscuit. Bake 10 minutes longer.