BISCUITS SUPREME - Laurie Fifield

Directions

1. 1Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in the shortening till like coarse crumbs. Make a well; add milk all at once. Stir quickly with fork just till dough follows fork around bowl. Turn onto lightly floured surface. (Dough should be soft.) Knead gently 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough ½ inch thick. Dip biscuit cutter in flour; cut dough straight down. Place circles on baking sheet. Bake at 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 16 medium biscuits Note: To make Buttermilk Biscuits Supreme, add ½ tsp. baking soda and substitute 2/3 c. buttermilk for the 2/3 c. milk