Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Mix shortening into flour until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Add milk and stir until mixture leaves sides of bowl.
Knead dough until smooth on floured surface.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with floured 2-inch cutter. Place biscuits lightly touching.
Place on baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.