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

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in the shortening with pastry blender. Add the milk and mix in. Knead for 1/2 minute. Roll 1 inch thick. Cut and place in a greased pan. Bake in oven 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 10 biscuits, 2 inch biscuit cutter. For richer biscuit use 6 tbsp. shortening.