Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients.
Cut shortening into flour. Add liquid and mix lightly with a fork.
Turn out on lightly floured surface.
Knead gently 1/2 minute.
Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet in very hot oven at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 1 1/2 dozen biscuits.