Mary'S Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut shortening in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until it is the consistency of coarse meal.
Add milk to the flour mixture.
Mix well until it forms a ball (it will be sticky).
On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thick.
Fold the dough in half making 2 layers and cut into rounds.