Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Mix and sift the dry ingredients together.
Chop in the shortening with two knives until fine, like meal.
Add half the milk, then add more gradually to make a soft dough, continuing to mix with the knives.
Use only enough milk to make the dough smooth enough to be handled, but not wet.
Toss on a board which has been lightly floured.
Pat out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Transfer the biscuits to a lightly greased baking tin and bake 12 to 15 minutes in a 400\u00b0 oven.