1/2 c. shortening
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut shortening into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt with pastry blender, until fine crumbs. Stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl. Turn dough onto floured surface. Knead 10 times Roll to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from sheet. Makes 12.