Dottie'S "Whenever" Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
2. 2
   With fork or pastry blender, incorporate shortening into flour until like cornmeal.
3. 3
   Gradually add milk, blending with fork until spongy, mixing in all the flour.
4. 4
   Turn out onto floured board, kneading until smooth.
5. 5
   Round up on board; cover with bowl and let rest 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Uncover and work down.
7. 7
   Pat out to desired thickness and cut.