South Georgia Biscuits recipe

1 servings

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup whole milk

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or by rubbing between your fingers until the lumps are smaller than peas.

Pour in the milk all at once, and stir with a large spoon until dough is evenly moist.

It should be sticky.

Flour your hands, and knead the dough lightly for 3 or 4 turns, adding just enough flour so that it doesn't stick to your hands.

Let the dough rest for a minute or two.

With well-floured hands, pinch off pieces of dough (about 12) and pat lightly into balls.

Don't over work the dough.

Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

With floured knuckles, press each ball down to about 1/2 inch thickness.

Bake for 11 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned on the bottom.

Serve hot with butter.