Step 1

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

Sift together flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into mixing bowl.

Step 3

Make a well in the flour mix and add the milk.

Step 4

Add shortening and begin kneading with hands (to cut in) the vegetable shortening and flour in the milk until thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Add milk, if needed to form, and mix.

Step 6

Turn onto floured board, and knead gently 6 to 8 times.

Step 7

Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 8

Cut into biscuits.

Step 9

Place on baking sheet and brown in oven 10-13 minutes.