Kentucky Biscuits

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable shortening


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. 
Add shortening and begin kneading with hands 
(to cut in) the vegetable shortening and flour
 in the milk until thoroughly mixed. Add milk,
if needed to form, and mix. Turn onto floured
 board, and knead gently 6 to 8 times. Pat dough
 to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into biscuits. Place
 on baking sheet and brown in oven 10-13 minutes.
 Makes about 9 biscuits.