Hot Rize Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs.
Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves the side of the bowl.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth; knead just until smooth.
Roll dough out about 1/2-inch thick and cut with floured cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 12 to 14 (2-inch) biscuits.