Baking Powder Biscuits 

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons shortening

• 1 cup milk

Method

Sift flour, measure and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening; add milk. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead and pat into 1/2 inch sheet. Cut with floured cutter. Bake in hot oven 450°F for about 12 minutes.

Serves 16