FINALLY! I did it... Edible Biscuits

After many many many attempts, I finally made some {edible} excellent biscuits today.

I feel I had some help from my late aunt, using her sifter and biscuit cutter. :)

Hubby and boy wonder thought they were "excellent" also. Take a look at these pics. What do you think?

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder {BE SURE YOUR BAKING POWDER ISN'T EXPIRED}
2/3 cup milk {ICE COLD}
1/3 cup vegetable shortening {PLACE MEASURED SHORTENING INTO FREEZER FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES}

Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Sift together flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into mixing bowl.
Make a well in the flour mix and add the milk.
Chip hard shortening into flour & milk; cut in using a knife and fork the until thoroughly mixed. Mix will be sticky.
Turn onto floured board, and knead gently 6 to 8 times.
Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. MAKE SURE IT IS 1/2"
Cut into biscuits. DO NOT TWIST CUTTER!
Place on baking sheet and brown in oven 10-13 minutes.
Makes about 9 biscuits.

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