The Best Ever Homemade Biscuits

I'm not usually a dough person.  I'm just not lucky or, well, talented when it comes to dough.  These biscuits turn out tall and perfect every time.  Even for a novice like me,

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 Tbsp granulated sugar

1/3 cup shortening (I use Crisco)

1 cup milk

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.  Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.  Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.  

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 15 - 20 times.  Pat or roll dough out to 1" thick.  Cut biscuits with large cutter.  Repeat until all dough is used.  Brush off the excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.  

Bake for 13 - 15 minutes in the oven, or until edges begin to brown.