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

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk, a little at a time, to make a stiff dough. Turn out on a floured board. Sprinkle flour over the top if sticky and pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.

Cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter dipped in flour. Place in a greased pan; bake in a 400°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Great with butter and honey.