2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
2/3 to 3/4 c. milk

Heat oven to 450 degrees. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using fork, cut in butter until consistency of coarse meal. Add milk; stir with fork just until soft dough forms.

Turn dough onto floured surface; sprinkle lightly with flour; knead gently 10 to 12 minutes until no longer sticky. Roll or press dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with 2 inch floured cutter. Place biscuits 1/2 inch apart for soft sides or 1 inch apart for crusty sides on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 12-15 biscuits.