Granny'S Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
butter (as required)

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening with fork.
Add cup of milk and blend until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
Turn out on lightly floured board.
Knead lightly and roll 3/4-inch thick.
Cut out biscuits.
Place on lightly buttered pan and brush tops of biscuits with butter.
Bake at 475\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.