Family Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. Crisco shortening
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 425\u00b0.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
Cut in Crisco using pastry blender (or 2 knives) to form coarse crumbs.
Add milk.
Mix with fork until particles are moistened and cling together.
Form dough into ball.
Transfer dough to lightly floured surface.
Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.
Yield:
12 to 16 biscuits.