Southern Gal Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Sift baking powder, flour, salt, sugar and cream of tartar into a large bowl.
Add shortening to flour mixture.
Slowly add egg and milk and stir until stiff.
Knead dough 5 times.
Roll to 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with a 1 1/2-inch cutter.
Bake on aluminum pan (cookie sheet).
Bake at 450\u00b0 for about 10 to 15 minutes.