Anna's Brilliant Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
3. 3
   Cut the butter or shortening into the flour until it is the consistency of cornmeal- slightly crumbly.
4. 4
   Add milk or buttermilk all at once.
5. 5
   Stir the dough until it comes away from the sides of the bowl, then turn it onto a lightly floured board.
6. 6
   Sift a small amount of flour over the top.
7. 7
   Knead dough until no longer sticky and it is smooth.
8. 8
   Roll out dough to desired thickness.
9. 9
   Cut dough with a bicuit cutter or cookie cutter dipped in a little flour.
10. 10
    Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11. 11
    Brush the tops with a little melted butter.
12. 12
    Bake biscuits 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.