Fluffy Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
4 to 5 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 to 4 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Sift dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening with wire whisk; mixture should resemble coarse crumbs.
Add milk all at once.
Mix until dough follows fork around bowl.
Place dough on lightly floured surface.
Knead gently 1/2 minute.
Roll or pat until 1-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in very hot oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 10 big biscuits.