Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (bread)
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• About 3/4 cup of milk and water, half and half

Instructions

1. 1Mix and sift dry ingredients, work in shortening, add liquid gradually, making a dough as soft as can be handled.
2. 2Turn on to a floured board, pat and roll to about one-half inch in thickness, cut, place in a pan, and bake in a hot oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.