Mother P'S Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. cream of tartar
6 to 8 Tbsp. shortening
1 3/4 c. milk
butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Blend first 5 ingredients with pastry cutter until very fine.
Blend in milk just until moist.
Roll out on floured board 1-inch thick.
Cut with large biscuit cutter. Place on slightly greased cookie sheet.
Place a dab of butter on each biscuit.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until browned.
Serve hot.