Flaky Southern Biscuits Recipe

2 cups flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup CHILLED shortening (I used Butter flavored Crisco)

3/4 cup cold milk

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. With pastry cutter, cut in chilled shortening until resembles coarse meal. Stir in milk just until dough holds together. On lightly floured board, knead gently, about 1 minute.

Roll dough to 1/2" thickness and cut with biscuit cutter into 10 biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheet. bake at 425 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.