Biscuits

 Biscuits

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup shortening

¾ cup milk

In a mixing bowl thoroughly stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and cut until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in a dry mixture; and milk all at once. Stir just till dough clings together.

On a lightly floured surface knead dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Pat or roll dough to ½ inch thickness. Cut with 2 ½ inch biscuit cutter, dipping cutter flour between cuts. Transfer cut biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden brown. Serve immediately. 

Makes 10 biscuits

NOTE:

You can this recipe leaving out the milk and store in an airtight container for future use.