Martha White'S Basic Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
4. 4
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth and knead just until smooth. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with floured 2-inch cutter.
5. 5
   Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until brown.
7. 7
   Makes 12 to 14.