Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk (add enough to knead dough)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
Knead together.
Add a little more flour if needed, until dough is not sticky.
Pinch off; shape by hand into biscuits, about 1/2-inch thick.
Place in greased baking pan.
Bake at 475\u00b0 until just starting to turn light brown.