Baking Powder Buscuits

I received this recipe from a dear friend clark who used to make the best biscuits and and gravy (rip clark we love you)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In large bowl , combine flour , baking powder , and salt.

Using a fork , stir until well mixed.

Add shortening , rolling it around in the flour mixture , and break it into 4 to 5 pieces.

Mix flour and shortening with shortening finger.

Continue mixing flour and shortening until most of the flour is mixed with shortening.

Using a fork , mix in milk until flour mixture is moistened.

On a lightly floured surface , with floured hands , knead dough about 10 times.

Pat dough into 9 inch circle.

Using 2 inch cutter , cut out biscuits.

Place biscuits on greased baking sheet , touching one another for soft sides or apart for crisper sides.

Bake 12 15 minutes , or until golden.

flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable shortening, milk