Recipe: Flaky Biscuits (make ahead by Jacki/MA)

Hi Cindy: Jacki/MA posted this recipe last April 2003 on the Make Ahead board. Hope it helps with your Thanksgiving.
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This recipe is from the cookbook, Cane River Cuisine, The Service League of Natchitoches, Inc. (Natchitoches, Louisiana).

Flaky Biscuits

4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. Crisco shortening
1 1/2 c. milk

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk and work dough just until all ingredients are moistened. Roll out, not too thick, and cut biscuits. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until brown.

These biscuits may be prepared ahead and frozen using the following method: Bake for only 10 minutes or until they are slightly browned on the bottom, but not browned on top. Remove from pan, cool and freeze in plastic bags. When ready to use, they may be baked, frozen at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.