Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          all-purpose flour
   1      tablespoon    plus 1 teaspoon  baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  cup           plus 1  tablespoon shortening
     3/4  cup           milk

Preparation:

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle milk evenly over flour mixture, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 10 to 12 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a 2 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 F for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.