1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. milk

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.

Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until brown. Yield 4 biscuits.