Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

Sift dry ingredients together into bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add milk, stirring until just mixed. Knead lightly, on floured surface, 6-8 times. Pat out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured cutter, placing 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10 biscuits.

By Robin from Washington, IA