Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
2. 2
   Work in shortening until it resembles corn meal.
3. 3
   Add milk until dough is hard to handle and moist.
4. 4
   Stir only until flour is moistened.
5. 5
   Place dough on floured wax paper; sprinkle top with flour and pat to about 2-inch thickness.
6. 6
   Cut with glass or biscuit cutter and place on pan with each biscuit touching.
7. 7
   Bake at 450° for about 10 minutes or until done and top is slightly brown.