Southern Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Cut butter into sifted dry ingredients.
2. 2
   Add milk gradually to make a soft dough.
3. 3
   Knead 30 seconds on a lightly floured board just enough to blend ingredients. If you handle the dough too long, it'll make for tough biscuits.
4. 4
   Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
5. 5
   Cut with a floured biscuit cutter or the floured top of a water glass.
6. 6
   Place on a greased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 12- 15 minutes or until tops of biscuits are a golden brown.