Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
2 c. plain flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut shortening into mixture until it is fine crumbs.
Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl; round up into ball.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly 10 times.
Roll or pat dough 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 1-inch apart for crusty sides.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes about 16 biscuits.