Biscuits

What is more traditionally Southern than fluffy biscuits bathed in butter? These are sinful with dinner, terrific toasted and slathered with butter and marmalade the next morning.

Ingredients

• 4 cups self-rising flour
• ⅔ cup solid vegetable shortening
• Approximately 1 cup milk

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

    107 calories; 3 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 1 milligram cholesterol; 253 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Two dozen

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and the shortening with a wooden spoon until blended.
3. Add the milk, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Do not overbeat.
4. Spread a piece of waxed paper on the counter and sprinkle with flour. With a rolling pin or the palms of your hands, pat the dough out until it is about 1/2-inch thick. Cut with a small glass or biscuit cutter.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until just beginning to color.

20 minutes