Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the cheese and mix that a bit. Add the shortening and mix in (or cut in if you're doing it properly by hand) until well mixed. Add the milk all at once and mix just until moistened.

Drop by soup spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. You should be able to make 9 or 10 good sized biscuits from this. Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes.