Biscuits Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. sugar, if desired
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Preparation

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar and sugar. Cut in shortening. Add milk. Stir just till moistened. Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut into biscuits and bake on ungreased pan at 450\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes.