Basic Biscuit Recipe

Here is a simple recipe for biscuits.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 cups self-rising* flour
• 3/4 cup (approx.) milk

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven 450 degrees F. In large bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in enough milk to form a soft dough or until dough pulls away from the bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface.

With floured hands knead until smooth, 10 - 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter. Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.