Basic Biscuit Mix Recipe

Cut shortening into flour with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature. Mix will keep up to 4 months.

To prepare biscuits, preheat oven to 450F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Add 1/3 cup milk to 1 cup mix for 5 to 6 biscuits (double for more biscuits). Stir with a fork only until dough leaves sides of bowl.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth; knead gently just until smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with floured 2-inch cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 5 to 6 biscuits per 1 cup mix.