2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sweet milk

Sift dry ingredients. Add shortening, cut in with fork. Stir in milk to make dough. Roll out and cut into biscuits. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes approximately 20 biscuits.

Roll thin for crispy biscuits. Roll thick for thicker, light biscuits.