cutters, you might try these ones which are similar to the ones i have. it makes me happy that this breakfast tradition is as much about preparing the baking powder biscuits together as it is about eating them together. a friend and i were discussing this the other day and how we feel that our kids also tend to eat better when they have had a hand in the preparation of the food as well.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. cut in shortening using a pastry cutter or by rubbing it into the flour with your hands until combined.
add milk all at once and stir in 