Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour mixture with 2 knives or a pastry blender, until mixture looks like meal.
3. 3
   Add milk to flour mixture; stir quickly with fork just enough to make a soft ball. Put dough on lightly floured board or wax paper and knead 6 or 8 times, forming a ball.
4. 4
   Roll dough 1/4-inch thick for crusty biscuits and 1/2-inch for soft biscuits.
5. 5
   Cut with floured cutter.
6. 6
   Bake at 425° to 450° for 12 to 15 minutes.