My Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg
2/3 c. milk
1 Tbsp. honey

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, milk and honey; stir into flour mixture just until combined.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm. Yield:
10 biscuits.