Cloud Nine Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Mix sugar, salt and 2 cups flour with shortening until crumbly; add egg and milk.
Mix together lightly; add rest of flour (if needed) to make soft dough.
Knead gently 2 or 3 strokes; pat out to 3/4-inch height.
Cut; bake close together for soft biscuits or far apart for crusty ones.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.