Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour with baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening. Add milk; stir with fork until soft dough is formed.
3. 3
   Place dough on lightly floured board and knead 20 times.
4. 4
   Pat or roll lightly until dough is 1/2-inch thick.
5. 5
   Cut with floured 2-inch biscuit cutter.
6. 6
   Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes.
7. 7
   Makes about 16 biscuits.