Hot Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening to flour mixture.
Stir in about 3/4 cup milk with a fork, gradually add additional milk, if needed, to make a soft, almost sticky dough.
Turn dough out on lightly floured wax paper and knead just until smooth.
Roll dough about 1/2-inch thick and cut with a floured cutter.
Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
Brush with margarine or butter.