Nana's Biscuits
4 cups of all purpose flour
6 teaspoons of baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup or less of sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups milk.
mix all dry ingredients in large bowl, cut in shortening, until crumbly looking, add milk. mix well. roll or pat out dough on a floured surface, about 1/2" thick. ( for really tall biscuits, go with 1" thick) cut with biscuit cutter or drinking glass. Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until brown in a 350 oven. makes 18 to 24 biscuits depending on the size glass you use.