Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe Type: Breads Cuisine: American Author: Florence Ingredients 1/4 Cup Shortening 2 Cups Flour 1 Tablespoon Sugar (optional) 3 tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Salt 3/4 Cup Milk Instructions Put shortening in bowl and add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut shortening into flour mixture. Add Milk and mix well. Rollout