Southern Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, add self rising flour and baking soda.
2. 2
   Add Crisco and mix with fork until size of small marbles. Add milk all at once.
3. 3
   Blend quickly with wooden spoon by working gently and quickly (at this point dough will be light and flaky). Use 1/4 cup of flour to sprinkle over dough at this point.
4. 4
   (This will keep the dough from sticking to fingers as turning dough.) Turn and fold dough into a smooth ball.
5. 5
   Turn and knead 4 to 5 times.
6. 6
   Using forefinger and thumb squeeze off a portion of dough about the size of large eggs.
7. 7
   Repeat.
8. 8
   Place in a greased, medium size iron skillet, each biscuit touching.
9. 9
   After pan is full, with palm of hand, press each biscuit firmly.
10. 10
    Spread 2 Tbsp. melted Crisco over top of biscuits.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 475° and bake for 20 minutes.