Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening.
3. 3
   Stir in milk.
4. 4
   Turn out on lightly floured board and knead about 20 times. May cut with floured 2-inch cutter (or pat into a seven-inch circle and cut into 9 pieces).
5. 5
   Bake on ungreased sheet at 450° for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
6. 6
   Makes 9 to 12 biscuits.