Title: Homemade Biscuits
Categories: Cajun Bread
Yield: 6 Servings

2	c	Unbleached white flour
1	tb	Baking powder
2	ts	Sugar
1	ts	Salt
1/3	c	Shortening
2/3	c	Milk
{ Sub	mitt	ed by Betty Comeaux }

Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt with an electric hand mixer. Blend in the shortening. Mix in the milk with a fork. Knead about 12 to 15 strokes. Pat out on a floured surface 1/2- to 3/4-inch inch thick/ Cut and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 450-degrees.

Yield: approximately 16 biscuits.

[ The Legends of Louisisna Cookbook; Sheila Ainbinder; ISBN 0-671-70817-1 ]

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