Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening
About 3/4 cup milk

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in shortening. Add milk until a soft dough is formed. Roll out on a floured board, then cut. Bake at 450 degrees F until lightly browned on top.

Makes 14 (2-inch) biscuits.