Baking Powder Biscuits
["2 c. once sifted pastry flour or 1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 to 5 Tbsp. shortening, chilled", "2/3 c. milk"]
["Sift flour once, then sift into bowl with baking powder and salt.", "Add shortening and milk and mix lightly.", "Knead 10 seconds on a lightly floured board and roll out to 3/4 inch thickness. Shape with floured cutter.", "Arrange on greased pan.", "Bake at 450\u00b0 about 12 minutes.", "Serve hot.", "Yield:", "16 biscuits."]
["pastry flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk"]