Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
Cut shortening in flour and mix with pastry blender.
(Will be coarse.)
Stir in milk and mix until dough leaves sides of bowl.
Pour out onto floured board and gently roll or pat to 1/4-inch thick or 1/2-inch for thicker biscuits.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, close for soft sides and 1-inch apart for crusty sides.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450\u00b0 or until desired brownness.