Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
6 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients together.
Work in shortening with fingertips.
Push mixture to sides of bowl.
Add milk in center; mix gently with fork.
Toss lightly on floured board.
Pat down to about 1-inch thickness.
Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until lightly browned (12 to 15 minutes).