Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix and sift dry ingredients; cut in shortening until well mixed.
Add milk and stir until soft dough is formed.
Knead dough on lightly floured board and shape into smooth ball.
Roll into 1/2-inch thick lengths and cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in very hot oven at 450\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 14 (2-inch) biscuits.