Baking powder biscuits are a quick and easy recipe that can be made with just a few ingredients. These biscuits are light and fluffy, and can be enjoyed with any number of toppings or fillings.
PLACE FLOUR, SALT AND BAKING POWDER IN MIXER BOWL AND STIR TOGETHER.
CUTSHORTENING INTO SEVERAL SMALL PIECES AND PUT IN TO BOWL; MIX AT STIR SPEEDFOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE.
ADD MILK AND MIX TILL DOUGH STARTS TO CLING TO BEATER.
DON'T OVER BEAT!!! TURN DOUGH OUT ONTO LIGHTLY FLOURED BOARD AND KNEAD FORABOUT 20 SECONDS.
PAT OR ROLL TO 1/2 THICKNESS AND CUT WITH FLOUREDBISCUIT CUTTER.
PLACE ON GREASED BAKING SHEET AND BRUSH WITH MELTED BUTTER OR MARGARINE.
BAKE AT 450 DEG F.
FOR 12 TO 15 MINUTES.