4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
6 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. Crisco (do not use oil)
2 c. milk

Mix dry ingredients, add Crisco well. Add milk and stir. Knead on floured surface. Pat out to about 1 1/2 inches. Cut with glass dipped in flour. Bake in pan about 13 inches long. Test by breaking top off center biscuit. If firm, they are done.