Crusty Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, cream of tartar and baking powder.
Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix in egg and milk, stirring just until moistened.
Knead 10 times on floured surface and pat to desired thickness.
Cut with floured cutter; place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
(Also excellent baked in an ungreased frying pan over low heat on charcoal or gas grill.)