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heat oven to 425°F. combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. cut in 1/3 cup shortening using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until mixture resembles coarse meal. add milk; stir with fork until blended.
transfer dough to lightly floured surface. knead gently 8 to 10 times. roll dough 1/2-inch thick. cut with floured 2-inch-round cutter.
bake at 425°F 12 to 15 minutes. do not overbake.