Mom's Biscuits

A light fluffy biscuit--- perfect with either gravy, butter and jam, or maple syrup...mmmm

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup milk

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. add just enough milk to make the mixture moist, you probably won't use the full 1/2 cup.
4. Knead lightly until smooth. Don't over do it. If you do, you will have a hard flat biscut instead of one that is light and fluffy.
5. Press dough flat to 1/2 inch. Cut into 2 inch circles.
6. Place biscuits shoulder to shoulder on ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes.