Fluffy Hot Biscuits

2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
0.75 tsp salt
5 Tbsp shortening
2/3 cup milk

Sift flour, baking powder, salt. Cut in shortening. Add milk and mix to a soft dough. Knead lightly for 20 seconds. Roll to 1/2 inch thick. Cut biscuits and bake in very hot oven (450 degrees) for 12 minutes. Makes 12.