2 c. unsifted flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. milk (sweet or evaporated)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Then with a fork, cut shortening into the flour mixture until it's all blended and is like a bunch of crumbs. Make a big hole in the flour mixture and pour in all the milk at once, stirring until everything is blended well. Flour table and knead a little, not to much. Roll out with floured rolling pin to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.