Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and gather all ingredients.

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or pastry blender to cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Pour milk into the flour mixture and stir with a fork. Mix until dough is soft, moist, and pulls away from the bowl.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it briefly (5 to 7 times).

Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick sheet and use a floured cookie cutter to cut out biscuits. Re-roll unused dough to repeat cutting.