Traditional Biscuits

Submitted by Air Force Mama

"Great to go with any meal"

 

• Ready In: 33mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 9

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

directions

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