Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3. 3
   In large bowl, cut shortening into flour with fork or pastry blender until consistency of course meal.
4. 4
   Add milk; stir with fork until mixture leaves side of bowl and forms a soft, moist dough (1 to 3 additional tablespoons may be needed to achieve desired consistency).
5. 5
   Turn onto floured surface; gently knead 10 times or until no longer sticky.
6. 6
   Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut with two inch floured cutter.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake at 450 degrees 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Yields 10 to 12 biscuits.