Biscuits For Shortcake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
5 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift the dry ingredients together.
Cut the shortening into the mixture.
Mix the beaten egg and milk together; add to the crumbly mixture.
Just stir lightly; don't beat.
Turn out on a floured board.
Roll out to 1/2 to 1-inch thick.
Cut out and cook in a hot oven at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.