Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/3 c. milk
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
In a medium bowl, mix flours, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
With a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs.
With a fork, stir in milk just until mixture forms a soft dough and leaves side of bowl.
On a lightly floured surface, with floured hands, knead dough 10 times.
Pat dough into a 5 x 5-inch square.
Cut into four 2 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch squares.
Cut each square into 2 triangles. Place triangles, about 1/2-inch apart, on a large cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 8 biscuits.