Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix ingredients except milk.
Mix dry ingredients until they resembles coarse corn meal.
Add milk and blend until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly and roll 3/4 inch thick.
Place on lightly greased pan and brush tops of biscuits with butter.
Bake in a very hot oven at 475\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.