Oyster Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place the flour, salt, baking powder, cumin or coriander, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; pulse to combine.
3. 3
   Add the butter or shortening; pulse until coarse crumbs form.
4. 4
   With the machine running, add the milk slowly through the feed tube, just until the dough comes together.
5. 5
   Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead once or twice until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with salt, and roll lightly to make it adhere.
8. 8
   Using a 1 1/2-inch round or octagonal cookie cutter, cut out the dough, and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Gather together the scraps; reroll to cut out additional biscuits, if desired.
10. 10
    Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
11. 11
    Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.