These flaky, butter-golden Crisco biscuits are sure to be a hit with any meal. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can have homemade biscuits on your table in under an hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter, according to your preference.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry blender, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until completely blended. The mixture will look like clumps of sand.
To the batter, add the milk and stir until the dough is just mixed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the dough over itself about 10 times to create layered biscuits. Roll out until about 1 inch thick.
Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits without twisting the biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits into the prepared baking dish.
Bake the biscuits for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, if desired.