Cornmeal Biscuits

1 1/4 cups flour

3/4 cup cornmeal OR

polenta 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

2/3 cup milk

     Sift flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder and sugar into large bowl. Add shortening and work into dry ingredients using your fingertips. Add milk and stir with fork just until dough forms ball.      Turn out onto floured surface and lightly knead 10 to 12 times until dough is smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2- inch rounds and bake on baking sheet lightly dusted with cornmeal in 425 degree oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Formatted by Lynn Thomas. Source: Los Angeles Times 3-23-97. 18 biscuits. Each biscuit: 108 calories; 164 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 6 grams fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 0.06 gram fiber. Lynn's notes: I made these for Easter diner 1997 and cut them with a bunny- shaped cookie cutter. They were a delicious compliment to the ham.