Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon baking power
½ cup shortening or butter
¾ cup milk

Preheat oven to 435 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add softened shortening or butter and use a fork or pastry blender to cut in to resemble course meal. Add milk; stir until blended. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Knead gently about 8 to 10 times. Roll dough ½ inch thick. Cut into biscuits with a biscuit cutter or use a drinking glass that is floured so the dough comes away from the glass easier. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 to 16 biscuits.