o make 10-12 biscuits:

2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. shortening (Crisco is good)
3/4 c. milk

Put flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into large bowl. Work in shortening with fork until crumbly. Add milk all at once. Stir lightly. Scoop dough on lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Knead 25 times. Bake at 400 degree oven.