White Lily "Light" Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 500°.
2. 2
   Measure flour into bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening until like coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Blend in just enough milk with fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Knead gently on lightly floured surface 10 to 20 strokes.
6. 6
   Roll dough about 1/2-inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut.
8. 8
   Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 1-inch apart for crusty biscuits or almost touching for soft sides.
9. 9
   Bake at 500° for 8 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 12 biscuits.