Basil Pepper Biscuits
Heat oven to 450?. Cut shortening into remaining ingredients except milk
in medium bowl with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles
fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and
forms a ball. (Too much milk will make dough sticky; not enough will make
biscuits dry.)
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 20 to 25 times.
Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart for crusty sides,
touching for soft sides.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from
cookie sheet. Serve warm.