Plain Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
Put shortening into flour mixture.
Add milk to flour mixture.
Stir quickly with a fork just enough to make a soft dough.
Put dough on lightly floured board and knead 6 to 8 times, forming a ball.
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick and cut with floured cutter.
Place biscuits on baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.