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

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add milk and blend lightly with a fork only until flour is moistened and dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead lightly, about 30 seconds. Roll 3/4 inch thick. Cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place close together on lightly greased baking pan. Brush tops of biscuits with butter. Bake at 475 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.