Calumet Baking Powder Biscuits

3 level cups of flour
3 level teaspoonfuls of Calumet Baking Powder
1 level teaspoonful salt
3 level teaspoonfuls shortening
1 ½ cups milk or water

How to make them:
Sift all dry ingredients together.
Then work in shortening thoroughly. Next add cold milk, or water, mixing to a soft dough. Turn dough onto floured board, or kitchen counter, and roll lightly until ½ inch thick. Cut into biscuits and lay on baking pan. Let stand for 5 minutes; then bake in hot oven.