Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients with shortening and mix with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture has a coarse cornmeal-like consistency.
Stir in the milk, blending until all ingredients are together.
Turn onto a lightly floured board.
Pat out flat and fold over; repeat about 2 times.
Pat out to desired thickness (about 1/2-inch) and cut into desired shapes.
(This dough is very wet when trying to pat into shape, do not add additional flour.) Place in a well-greased baking dish.
Bake in a 425\u00b0 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve hot.
Makes approximately 1 dozen medium size biscuits.