Drop Biscuits

1 C (-1 Tbsp. milk)
1 Tsbp lemon juice
Cookie sheet
2 C. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/4 C. solid shortening

Add lemon juice to a cup, add enough milk to make 1 C. Let stand 10 min. In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add solid shortening to dry ingredients. With a fork, cut the shortening into flour until pea sized chunks. Add liquid ingredients to dry mix, gently but quickly. Only stir until barely combined. With tablespoon, drop 12 balls of dough on greased sheet, one inch apart.

Bake @ 450, 10-12 min.