Easy Biscuits

2 c. flour
3 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
3-4 T. shortening
2/3-3/4 c. buttermilk*

Preheat oven to 450° Fahrenheit. Sift dry ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk all at once; stir only until dough follows fork around bowl. Pinch off a small portion of dough; roll into a ball and flatten slightly with your hand. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 450° for 12-15 minutes. Serve piping hot with butter and honey, under gravy, or alongside soup or stew.

*If you have no buttermilk, place 2 t. vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup and add milk to the 2/3 c. line. Set aside to sour for 5 minutes.

Note: odd as it sounds, these are delicious made with whole wheat flour!