Mom's Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.8 cup milk 
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 5 tablespoons shortening 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Add the shortening and mix until in little pieces.
4. Add milk a little at a time and mix until it forms a ball.
5. Roll out on floured board to 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.
6. Cut out in desired size and dip in melted shortening.
7. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. Variation: For shortcakes add 2 tablespoons for sugar to the dough and roll dough out to 1/2 inch thick.