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

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. Cut in Crisco using pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk; stir with fork until blended. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 inch round cutter. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes or bake until golden brown. Makes 12 to 16 biscuits.

(as given to her by her Grandmother, Mary McElhaney)