Basic Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. milk or buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0 to 500\u00b0.
Sift 2 cups of flour with the baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or fork or work in with your fingers.
Add the milk to make a soft dough, mixing just until the dough holds together.