Baking Powder Biscuits I

3 c Flour 6 tb Shortening
4 ts Baking powder 1 c Milk
1 ts Salt

Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in
shortening with 2 spatulas. Add milk. Turn onto lightly floured
board. Knead lightly and pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Cut with
floured cutter. Bake in hot oven (450 F) 12 minutes. 16 servings.
The Household Searchlight – 1941

Yields
6 servings