Cornmeal Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Grease baking sheet; set aside.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in vegetable shortening until coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Stir in enough scalded milk to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   On floured surface, knead dough for 1 to 2 minutes until just smooth.
7. 7
   Roll out into 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
8. 8
   Cut into 12 equal squares.
9. 9
   Place on prepared baking sheet.
10. 10
    Bake 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
11. 11
    Serve warm. Makes 12 biscuits.