2 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs. Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Knead just until smooth. Roll dough out about 1/2" thick and cut with floured cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 12 to 14 (2") biscuits.

NOTE: If using plain flour, sift 3 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt with flour. If making buttermilk biscuits, follow above recipe except add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with flour and use 7/8 cup buttermilk (1 cup less 2 tablespoons) instead of milk.