Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead just until smooth.
Roll 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Bake on a greased cookie sheet, slightly touching.
Grease tops of biscuits with oil.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450\u00b0.
Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.