Traditional Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable shortening

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Mix together flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
Make a well in the flour mix and add the milk.
Add shortening to the flour/mil mixture until thoroughly mixed.
Turn onto floured surface, and knead gently 6 to 8 times.
Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into biscuits.
Place on baking sheet and cook for 10-13 minutes.