Southern Gal Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg (unbeaten)
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift all dry ingredients in bowl.
Add shortening and blend until size of cornmeal.
Pour milk into flour mixture slowly.
Add the egg.
Stir to a stiff dough.
Knead on floured surface 5 times.
Roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Put in greased 9-inch round cake pan.
Cover tops with 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
Bake in 450\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes. Makes 9 or 10.