Old-Fashioned Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse corn meal.
2. 2
   Add milk and blend lightly with a fork until flour is moistened and dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
3. 3
   Turn out on lightly floured board.
4. 4
   Knead lightly for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Roll 3/4 inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place close together on lightly greased baking pan.
7. 7
   Brush tops of biscuits with butter or margarine.
8. 8
   Bake at 475° (very hot oven) for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Yields about 16 biscuits.