Flaky Southern Biscuits

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup cold 2% low-fat milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f in large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. with pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• 2 stir in milk until dough holds together. knead gently about 1 minute. roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
• 3 with 2 1/2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut dough. place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 4 bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.