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

Sift dry ingredients together and cut in shortening. Add milk to make a soft dough. Place on a floured board and knead lightly a few seconds, using as little flour as possible on board. Roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with floured biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet and bake in very hot oven at 450 degrees about 12 minutes. Makes 14 (2 inc) biscuits.

Cheese: Add 1/2 cup grated American cheese to dry ingredients. Continue as above.

Drop: Increase milk to 1 cup and drop from a teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake as directed.