Easy Biscuits

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Place flour in a medium bowl.

Add shortening and using pastry blender or two knives, cut in until consistency of coarse crumbs.

With a fork, blend in just enough milk until dough leaves sides of bowl.

Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead 10 to 12 strokes.

Roll dough out ½-inch thick.

Shape with 2-inch cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet (place biscuits 1-inch apart for crusty sides or almost touching for soft sides) until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.