Fluffy Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
3/4 c. cold 7-Up or Sprite
melted butter

Preparation

Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
Cut in shortening and blend until mixture is like coarse corn meal.
Add cold 7-Up or Sprite.
Stir only until ingredients are evenly moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead 8 to 10 times quickly.
Roll to 3/4-inch thick.
Allow to rest for a few minutes.
Cut with a floured cookie or biscuit cutter.
Put in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; brush with melted butter.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 12 flaky and wonderful biscuits!