2 cups (460 g) self-rising flour (OR 2 cups (460 g) of all purpose flour + 3 tsp (15 g) baking powder + ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt)
¼ cup (57 g) shortening
¾ cup (180 ml) milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 F (230 C) degrees;
In a large bowl, place flour and shortening, and using a fork, cut the shortening into the flour until it turns into crumbs crumbs;
While stirring with fork, add the milk slowly, until dough is soft and doesn't stick on the bowl anymore;
Remove from bowl into a floured surface and knead until smooth. With rolling pin or your hands, stretch out dough to about ½-inch (1.25 cm) thickness;
Use a floured cutter or the rim of a glass or cup to cut round biscuits (or roll small balls with your hands and flatten them into biscuit shape, like hamburger patties);
On a grease cookie sheet, place the biscuits, making sure the side are touching;
Bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Do NOT over bake, or they become too dry!
Serve warm.
Recipe by Easy Recipes, Etc™ at https://easyrecipesetc.com/biscuit-recipe/