Basic Buttery Biscuits

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 to 500 degrees.

Sift 2 cups of flour with the baking powder and salt in a bowl.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork, or work in with your fingers.

Add the milk to make a soft dough, mixing just until the dough holds together.

Flour your hands.

Pull off a piece of dough the size of a biscuit and dip the wet edge into extra flour.

Then roll or pat into a biscuit shape.

Place the biscuits, slightly touching, on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown 8 to 10 min.