This a recipe I got from my daughter...not sure if they are Southern...but they are delicious!!
Best Biscuits
Stir together:
2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Cut in:
½ cup shortening
Mix together and add to the flour mixture:
1 egg
2/3 cups milk
Knead 8-10 times, cut out and bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes