Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder (Yes, a tablespoon!)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Crisco shortening
3/4 cups milk, approximately

Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal or crumbs.

Stir in enough milk to make a soft dough that leaves the sidesd of the bowl and sticks to the mixing fork.

Turn on a lightly-floured surface and knead gently. Roll to 1/4 - 1/2-inch thick. Cut with circle cutter and place on ungreased baking sheet. Place close together for soft sides and further apart for more crusty sides.

Bake at 450 degrees for ten to twelve minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 12-16 biscuits. Serve at once, like I have to tell you that!