Martha White'S Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth and knead just until smooth. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with floured 2-inch cutter.
Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until brown.
Makes 12 to 14.