Hot Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in about 3/4 cup milk with a fork, gradually add additional milk, if needed, to make a soft, almost sticky dough.
5. 5
   Turn dough out on lightly floured wax paper and knead just until smooth.
6. 6
   Roll dough about 1/2-inch thick and cut with a floured cutter.
7. 7
   Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
9. 9
   Brush with margarine or butter.