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

In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in Crisco until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk; stir until blended. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead lightly, 8 to 10 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with floured cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 16 biscuits.

Drop biscuits: increase milk to 1 cup; prepare dough as above. Drop from spoon on ungreased baking sheet.

Cheese biscuits: stir 1/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese into biscuit mixture before adding milk. Proceed as above.

Raisin biscuits: stir 1/2 cup raisins into biscuit mixture before adding milk. Proceed as above.

Biscuit sticks: prepare biscuit dough as above; roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in 5 inch strips; twist. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Brush twists with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Bake as above for 10 to 12 minutes.