Buttered Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in shortening until crumbly.
3. 3
   Add 1/2 cup milk and stir with fork, adding more milk as you go until dough is just moist enough to form a ball.
4. 4
   Roll out on floured board and cut into biscuits.
5. 5
   Brush tops with melted butter and bake in a 450° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Serve hot with butter and jelly or a milk gravy.