Tea Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift together the first 4 ingredients.
Cut in shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs.
Add milk all at once.
Stir with fork to ball stage. Knead lightly, about 10 times. Roll or pat dough 1/2 to 1-inch thick. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450\u00b0. Makes 16 medium biscuits.