Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Combine four, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture looks like coarse meal.
2. 2
   Add milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. 3
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
4. 4
   Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter, or you can use a drinking glass, cup, mug, etc.
5. 5
   Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 425F 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. 7
   DROP BISCUITS: Increase milk to 1 cup.
8. 8
   Drop dough by large tablespoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet, bake as above.