Standard Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Sift flour with salt and baking powder.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add milk and mix just until dough follows fork around bowl.
Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead gently 2 minutes.
Roll or pat 1/2-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450\u00b0.
Cook 10 minutes.