Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1 tbls. baking powder & 1/2 tsp. salt. Add 4 tbls. soft butter to flour mixture and blend by hand. Add milk to flour mixture, stirring with spoon until a ball forms. Start light kneading. Turn out on floured board and knead briefly. Press and roll to 1/2” thick. Cut into 2” circles or any shape you choose. Knead the remnant and and cut into quarters. Bake on ungreased baking sheet. Makes approx.12 biscuits. OPTION: Add 1/2 tsp. ground mustard & 1/4 cup grated chedder cheese to flour and sprinkle with additional grated cheese before baking.