Hattie's Biscuits

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375.

2. 2

   In a bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   Stir in the milk until just moistened.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead twice.

6. 6

   Roll out the dough 1/3 inch thick.

7. 7

   Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, stamp out biscuits as close together as possible; transfer to a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Reroll the scraps and stamp out the remaining biscuits.

9. 9

   Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.

10. 10

    Serve immediately.

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