Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients into bowl.
Cut in shortening until like coarse crumbs.
Make a well; add milk all at once.
Stir quickly with fork until dough follows fork around bowl.
Turn onto lightly floured surface (dough should be soft).
Knead gently 10 to 12 strokes.
Roll or pat dough 1/2-inch thick.
Dip cutter in flour; cut dough straight down - no twisting.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 16.