Better Homes and Gardens Biscuits

Directions

• 1)

  In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Add the milk all at once. Using a fork, stir just till moistened.

• 2)

  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or till nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

• 3)

  Place biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till golden. Remove biscuits from baking sheet and serve hot.

• 4)

  Drop Biscuits: Prepare as above, except increase milk to 1 cup. Do not knead, roll, or cut dough. Drop dough onto greased baking sheet. Bake as directed.

• 5)

  Buttermilk Biscuits: Prepare as above, except stir 1/4 teaspoon baking soda into dry mixture and substitute buttermilk or sour milk for the milk.