Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
Mix in shortening.
Add milk to make a soft dough.
Pat or roll out dough to ½" thickness.
Cut with a small biscuit cutter.
Spread with softened butter and
with male syrup (if desire, cinnamon).

Bake in greased pan or baking sheet at
400 F for 15 minutes.
Makes about 16 biscuits.