Old Fashioned Biscuits for 45

Directions

1. 1
   Mix dry ingredients together with fork.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening with pastry blender.
3. 3
   Stir in about 1 1/2 cups water.
4. 4
   If dry add 1/4 cup more.
5. 5
   Turn onto floured surface, knead 8 to 10 times.
6. 6
   Roll dough 3/4 inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut with biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   Do not twist with biscuit cutter, just straight down and up.
9. 9
   This will make them puff up more.
10. 10
    Bake at 400 F. for 20-25 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 452-inch biscuits.
12. 12
    Yankee Church Supper Cookbook