Mile High Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar (optional)
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/4 c. milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening with fork until all particles are fine.
Add egg and milk all at once.
Stir until dough clings together in a ball.