Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Put flour into a large bowl.
Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Make a depression in the center of dry ingredients and add milk.
Mix lightly with a fork to make a soft dough.
Toss and knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth.
Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick, cut with floured biscuit cutter and bake in hot (450\u00b0) oven for about 12 minutes.