Easy homemade Biscuits

I came across this recipe from Allrecipes.com and decided to make my own instead of using the store bought refrigerated kind. I made these to go with a Sausage & Country Gravy over Biscuits recipe that I got through a recipe email link. Although, I didnt actually use the recipe itself because I decided to buy a packet of gravy mix instead. Haha! But, I thought they turned out really good! The key to making fluffy biscuits is that they need to be rolled thick and kneaded less than normal. Meaning, don't mess with the dough too much. Just combine the ingredients and form or pat the dough into a 1 inch thick circle. Cut biscuits using a circle biscuit cutter (the kind that has a raised handle) and press into dough without twisting the cutter. Twisting seals the edges of the dough and prevents (not soft and fluffy) the dough from raising when baking. Then gently lift each biscuit and place on baking sheet.

Easy Homemade Biscuits

2 cups flour

1 tbls. baking powder

1 teas. salt

1 tbls. sugar

1/3 cup shortening

1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead gently 5-8 times until dough comes together. Pat dough to a 1 inch thick circle. Cut dough using biscuit cutter or a large drinking glass dipped in flour. Repeat until all dough is used. Brush off excess flour and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 13 - 15 minutes in preheated oven or until edges begin to brown. Remove. Serve warm.