Baking Powder Biscuits

We eat a lot of these!  I double this recipe.

Baking Powder Biscuits
2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk, water or buttermilk

Mix flour, baking powder and salt.  Cut in shortening.  Add liquid and mix just until everything is moist. 
Drop Biscuits: drop dough onto pan from a big spoon
Rolled Biscuits: Press dough flat with hands about 1 inch thick, cut
Bake at 400 for 12-15 min.
Jenny