Queen'S Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. softened shortening
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1/2 lb. sesame seed
1 tsp. orange or vanilla flavoring
5 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugar and egg.
Gradually add 1/2 milk and flavoring.
Blend well.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together in a bowl.
Make a hollow in center of dry ingredients and gradually blend in sugar mixture.
Mix until liquid is absorbed. If too dry, gradually add remaining milk to make soft, manageable dough.
Mix lightly.
Pat into a ball.
Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate 1/2 hour or more.