posted by Becky 05-23-100 2:16 PM 
 
Baking Powder Biscuits 
  
2 cups flour 
1/2 tsp. salt 
3 tsp. baking powder 
4 heaping tbsp. shortening 
3/4 cup milk 
Preheat to 450 degrees F. 
Blend the flour, salt, baking powder. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter until large crumbs form. 
Add milk, stir carefully. Genly knead. 
Place dough on a floured surface and roll to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter. Dough scraps may be re-rolled and cut again. Place on ungreased baking pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.