Simple Wheat Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients into bowl
2. Cut in the shortening until like course crumbs
3. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and add milk all at once.
4. Stir quickly with fork just until the dough follows the fork around the bowl
5. Turn onto lightly floured surface the dough should be soft.
6. Knead gently 10-12 strokes.
7. Roll or pat dough to 1/2 inches thick.
8. Dip 2 1/2-inch cutter in flour; cut dough straight down do not twist.
9. Bake in ungreased baking sheet or cast iron pan at 450 degrees for 12-13 minutes.  Top should be slightly browned.