Cat Head Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Lump of solid shortening the size of a walnut (butter, margarine, lard, or solid vegetable shortening Place flour in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Push the flour to the sides of the bowl to form a depression in the center.

3. 3

   Place the shortening and a little of the milk in the center and start stirring with a big spoon.

4. 4

   When the shortening is blended, add the rest of the milk, mixing jut until blended and dough forms a ball.

5. 5

   Place wax paper on a flat surface and sprinkle it with flour.

6. 6

   Roll the dough out on the wax paper.

7. 7

   Do not handle the dough any more than you have to as it makes the biscuits tough.

8. 8

   The less you handle it and the more moist the dough, the better the biscuits will be.

9. 9

   Pat dough gently until it’s about 1 1/2 inches thick.

10. 10

    Cut out biscuits and place them in a greased pan.

11. 11

    Be sure the pan is small enough so that the biscuits are touching.

12. 12

    Bake in a 400 degree F oven until biscuits are light brown.