Homemade Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/4 c. shortening
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk or buttermilk

Preparation

Heat oven to 500\u00b0.
Measure flour into a bowl by spooning into measuring cup and leveling off.
Cut in shortening until like coarse crumbs.
Blend in just enough milk with a fork until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Knead gently on lightly floured surface 10 to 12 strokes.
Roll dough about 1/2-inch thick.
Cut without twisting cutter.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet.
Makes about 12 (2-inch) biscuits.