- 4 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups milk or water
Combine dry ingredients. Work in shortening with a knife or fingers until evenly distributed. Add milk gradually, mixing lightly and quickly until there is no dry flour in the dish. Pinch off the desired amount for each biscuit and bake.