3 cups flour
2 Tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups milk
TO PREPARE:
Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk. Knead the dough on a floured surface. Roll the dough 1/2 inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.