Basic Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups shortening
• 0.75 cups cold milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl; cut in shortening with a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead dough briefly, 5 to 7 times.

5. 5

   Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut out biscuits with a floured cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.

6. 6

   Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Enjoy!