Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 cups self-rising* flour
- 3/4 cup (approx.) milk
Preparation:
Preheat oven 450 degrees F. In large bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in enough milk to form a soft dough or until dough pulls away from the bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface. With floured hands knead until smooth, 10 - 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured 2-inch round cutter. Place biscuits, lightly touching, on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.*You can always make your own Self-rising Flour.
