2 cups flour  
Heat oven to 450°. Mix dry ingredients. Cut shortening in finely, stir in milk to make soft dough. Roll or pat out about 1-inch thick, cut, place on greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
 
Buttermilk Biscuits: Follow recipe above except in place milk, use buttermilk. Use only 2 tsp baking powder and add ¼ tsp baking soda.