Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 to 4 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. water (with bottom of milk)

Preparation

Sift the flour with baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add water and milk all at once and mix just until dough follows fork around bowl.
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead gently 1/2 minute.
Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter, glass or cup.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes, just until golden brown on top.
Yields
16 medium biscuits.