DROP BISCUITS

2 cups sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.

Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a mixing bowl.

With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture is the texture of coarse cornmeal.

Stir the dough gently with a fork while adding the milk. Stir only until just blended.

Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes approximately 16 (2-inch) biscuits