Mary Jo'S Famous Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in margarine until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal and peas.
4. 4
   Add the milk and bring the dough together by stirring gently with a flat-edged spoon.
5. 5
   If the mixture is too wet, add more flour.
6. 6
   If it won't come together, add more milk.
7. 7
   Place the dough on a well-floured surface and knead only 13 to 15 times. Roll out the dough to 1-inch thickness (1 thumb knuckle).
8. 8
   Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Yields 2 dozen biscuits.