Flaky Southern Biscuits

From down home cookin'""

Preheat oven to 425f in large bowl , combine flour , baking powder and salt.

With pastry blender , cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Stir in milk until dough holds together.

Knead gently about 1 minute.

Roll dough 1 / 2 inch thick.

With 2 1 / 2- to 3-inch biscuit cutter , cut dough.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable shortening, 2% low-fat milk