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

10 x 14 inch cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 450 degrees baking time 10 to 12 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until coarse as cornmeal. Add milk, working only to combine ingredients. Turn out on board and knead until smooth. Pat or roll out 1/2 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter. Place on slightly greased pan. Makes about 18 small biscuits.