2 c. sifted cake flour
2 tsp. Calumet Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. butter or shortening
2/3 c. milk

Sift flour once; measure; add baking powder and salt; sift again. Cut in shortening. Add milk all at once; stir carefully until flour is dampened. Stir vigorously until mixture forms soft dough and follows spoon around bowl. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead 30 seconds. Roll 1/2" thick; cut with floured 2" biscuit cutter. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.