Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour and resift 3 times with baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in with pastry blender (2 knives or fork) until size of rice grains.
2. 2
   Add milk all at once and stir vigorously until stiff (the larger amount of milk may be needed in cold weather; dough should be stiff but soft).
3. 3
   Turn onto floured surface and knead from 12 to 15 times.
4. 4
   Roll or pat out 3/8 to 3/4-inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter dipped in flour.
5. 5
   Put onto greased sheet; brush tops with butter (melted). Bake in oven at 425° for 10 to 15 minutes.