Rolled Biscuits

Method

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the shortening. Cut it into the dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and add the milk all at once. Stir until the dough is fairly free from the sides of the bowl, Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board. Knead gently and quickly, making about eight to ten folds.
2. Roll with a lightly floured rolling pin, until the dough has the desired thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter dipped in a very little flour. Brush the tops with the melted butter.
3. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 24 1-1/2" biscuits.