Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1/4 c. shortening
about 3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add enough milk to make a soft dough. Stir with a fork only until dough leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead just until smooth.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with cutter.
Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.