Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender cut in shortening. (This should look like coarse crumbs.) Add the milk all at once. Using a fork stir just until moist. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead the dough 10-12 times until smooth. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut into circles. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 450 for 10-12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and serve