mother-in-law biscuits

How To Make mother-in-law biscuits

• 1

  In a small bowl or mug combine warm water and yeast with a tablespoon of sugar and set aside in a warm place.
• 2

  In another bowl sift all dry ingredients together. Add yeast mixture, melted shortening and milk.
• 3

  Mix just enough to form a soft dough, do not over mix.
• 4

  Dump the dough mixture on a floured surface, do not knead but turn and flour both sides then roll out or pat out with your hands to about a 1" thickness.
• 5

  Cut with a large biscuit cutter 2 1/2 - 3" in diameter.
• 6

  Put on an ungreased cookie or baking sheet. You can make them touching or not.
• 7

  Bake at 400F until browned, about 12 minutes.
• 8

  Leftover biscuits can be frozen as they do freeze well.
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