Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Blend in shortening with knife or dough wire blender.
Mix egg and milk.
Add slowly to dry mixture by placing egg and milk mixture at the edge of bowl, mixing together a little at a time.
Knead lightly.
Roll out on floured board or counter to desired thickness and cut with floured cutter.
Bake in hot 450\u00b0 oven about 15 minutes.