Tea Biscuits

2      cups          flour — sifted
4      teaspoons     baking powder
1/4 teaspoon      salt
3      tablespoons   shortening — up to 5 tb
2/3 cup           milk

Pre-Heat oven to 450F.

Combine flour, banking powder and salt in bowl. Cut in Crisco until
mixture resembles small peas. Add Milk and stir together until mixture
comes away from sides of bowl. Put on a floured surface and knead for a
few seconds. Bake until golden brown (12 minutes)