Race Day Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 C shortening
2 C all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3-3/4 C milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Thoroughly cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir in just enough milk until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
Knead 10 times.
Roll or pat dough into 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch cutter.
Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield about 8 biscuits.