Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.
3. 3
   Cut shortening into flour with fork until consistency of coarse meal.
4. 4
   Add milk all at once; stir with fork just until a soft dough forms.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; sprinkle dough lightly with flour.
6. 6
   Knead gently 10 times or until no longer sticky.
7. 7
   Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with 2-inch floured biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 450° for 8-12
10. 10
    minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11
    Makes 12 biscuits.