Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour mixture.
3. 3
   Make a well in center of flour and pour milk in well. Stir until dough cleans the bowl (not over half a minute).
4. 4
   Knead dough 1/2 minute.
5. 5
   Pat dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.