Cornmeal Biscuits

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
5/8 cup milk

Instructions

     Sift flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and sugar into large bowl. Add shortening and work into dry ingredients using your fingertips. Add milk and stir with fork just until dough forms ball.      Turn out onto floured surface and lightly knead 10 to 12 times until dough is smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2inch rounds and bake on baking sheet lightly dusted with cornmeal in 425 degree oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Formatted by Lynn Thomas.