Hattie's Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375.
2. 2
   In a bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Stir in the milk until just moistened.
5. 5
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead twice.
6. 6
   Roll out the dough 1/3 inch thick.
7. 7
   Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, stamp out biscuits as close together as possible; transfer to a baking sheet.
8. 8
   Reroll the scraps and stamp out the remaining biscuits.
9. 9
   Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.