2 3/4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. shortening
1 1/4 c. milk

Sift flour, measure and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk, stirring sufficiently to blend well. Drop by teaspoon onto well oiled baking sheet. Bake in oven (450 degrees) about 12 minutes. These biscuits may be split, butter and used with various fruit as the basis for an emergency shortcake.