Gramma's Baking Powder Biscuits

When I was growing up this is one of
the first things I learned to bake.
Light and fluffy melt on your mouth
baking powder biscuits from scratch.
These are really simple to make,
wonderful served with some jelly,
cream cheese or some buttery spread.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup whole milk

Directions:
Prheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
Stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl.
On lightly floured surface, gently roll dough in flour to coat.
Knead lightly and roll or pat 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Serve warm.