Vegan Flaky, Fluffy Biscuits

I really love me some soft, fluffy, flaky biscuits.  This is a crazy simple recipe that anyone (even kids) can make with ease.  It's fast to stir up and fast to bake.  From start to finish, these will take about 17 to 20 minutes.

Vegan Fluffy, Flaky Biscuits

Makes ~7 - 3" Round Biscuits

Ingredients:

2 C. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Vegan Sugar (I use Woodstock Farms organic, vegan sugar)
1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
Dash of Salt
1/2 C. Vegan Shortening
2/3 C. Coconut Milk (or almond or soy)

Method:

Oven 450F
In a bowl stir together all the dry ingredients.  Cut in shortening with two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small peas.  Make a well in the center and add the milk all at once.  Stir in the milk until the mixture comes together.  Do not over stir.
Knead dough gently on a floured surface until dough holds together well.  About 10 strokes.
Pat the dough down (no need for a rolling pin) to about 3/4" of an inch thick (this will create biscuits that are 1 1/2" tall.)
Cut the biscuits with a floured 3" cutter and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.