2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. milk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Blend or sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in finely the shortening; add milk. Stir with a fork to make soft dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll or pat to desired thickness (biscuits will be doubled in height when baked).

Cut out with a floured cutter. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, close together for soft-sided biscuits or about 1 inch apart for crusty-sided biscuits. Bake in preheated oven 12-15 minutes. Yield: 18-20 (1 3/4 inch) biscuits.