Homemade Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour in wooden dough bowl.
2. 2
   In center, make a hole.
3. 3
   Put shortening in hole; add milk slowly, working in shortening and milk with your fingers.
4. 4
   Continue adding milk until shortening is worked in.
5. 5
   Knead dough until it makes a well floured, easy to handle dough.
6. 6
   Pinch off small pieces and roll in the palm of hands.
7. 7
   Place on baking sheet; using your hands, press dough flat. Bake at 450° until bottoms are brown.
8. 8
   Place under broiler until top browns.
9. 9
   Serve with homemade butter and homemade syrup. Makes about 12, depending on size.