Southern Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
2. 2
   Cut shortening in flour and mix with pastry blender.
3. 3
   (Will be coarse.)
4. 4
   Stir in milk and mix until dough leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Pour out onto floured board and gently roll or pat to 1/4-inch thick or 1/2-inch for thicker biscuits.
6. 6
   Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, close for soft sides and 1-inch apart for crusty sides.
7. 7
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450° or until desired brownness.