Directions

1. 1. Sift sugar, salt and flour together; blend in shortening and add just enough milk to make a very stiff dough.
2. 2. Knead on lightly floured board until dough becomes softand pliable.
3. 3. Run dough through a meat grinder or a biscuit machine using a coarse knife, or beat steadily with a wooden potato masher 30 minutes, or until dough blisters, keeping edges turned in.
4. 4. Roll to 1/2- inch thickness, cut with biscuit cutter, prick with fork and bake in moderate oven (350o F.) 30 minutes.
5. 5. The biscuits should be a very delicate ivory color.