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

Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk, knead on lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured biscuit cutter. Cook in lightly greased hot skillet over very low heat until brown on underside and about 1 inch thick. Turn, brown on other side. Yield: 18 biscuits.