2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 pkg. dry onion soup
2 1/2 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. milk or water

Sift flour and baking powder together. Stir in dry onion soup. Blend shortening into dry mixture. Make a hole in center. Pour all the milk in. Stir only until flour is moistened. Toss on lightly floured board, knead for 20 seconds. Roll or pat 1/2" thick. Cut into rounds, place in pan and bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2" biscuits.