Baking Powder Biscuits

These are a must with stews or chili. So good!

Ingredients

2 cups flour, sifted

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup shortening 

1 cup milk

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add shortening and cut in with pastry blender or 2 knifes until particles are size or rice grains. 

Add milk and stir until dough stiffens-dough should be rather soft. 

Turn dough onto a floured board and knead for about 10 times (I don't even do it that much). Roll out (I usually just use my hands for this) to 3/4 inch think. Cut with biscuit cutter dipped in flour. Place on greased baking pan (you can use parchment). Bake 10-15 mins at 450 F, depending on thickness or until they are golden brown. You can brush with melted butter when done if you would like. Makes about 8-10 depending on size.