Biscuits - flour

Method

• Heat oven to 450°.
• In large bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Using fork or pastry blender cut shortening into flour mixture until consistency of coarse meal.
• Add milk, stir with fork until mixture leaves side of bowl and forms a soft, moist dough. On floured surface toss lightly until no longer sticky.
• Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut with 2-inch floured cutter.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 450 ° for 8 to 12 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Serve hot.
• Yields 12 to 14 biscuits.