Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 450\u00b0.
Measure into bowl the flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in thoroughly the shortening until mixture looks like coarse meal.
Stir in milk to make soft, puffy dough.
Round up dough on lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly 20 to 25 times.
Roll 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown (set timer).
Makes about 16 biscuits.