Kentucky Mile-High Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour (all-purpose)
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 1/8 c. milk

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add egg and milk all at once; mix until dough forms a ball.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 10 to 12 times.
Roll out to 3/4-inch thickness; cut with floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and freeze.
When biscuits have frozen, they may be stored in a plastic bag in the freezer until needed.