Terri

Preheat oven to 425°. 

Sift flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar into large bowl.  Add shortening and butter. 

Using a pastry cutter or two butter knives, cut shortening and butter into flour mixture until it starts to resemble coarse cornmeal.  Add milk and stir the batter lightly with a fork. 

Turn the dough onto a floured board or pastry cloth.  Sprinkle a little more flour on the dough if it gets too sticky.  Knead lightly 4-5 times. 

Roll out or pat dough into an 8-inch circle, about ½-inch thick.  Using a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter or a glass rim dipped in flour, cut dough into rounds.  Gently re-roll scraps and cut again into rounds. 

Place the biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet, allowing a little space between each one.  Place on lower shelf of hot oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. 

Remove from oven and serve hot.  Serves 10-12 biscuits.