Bacon Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, diced, cooked until brown, drained and drippings reserved
1 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg

Preparation

Cut 1/4 cup shortening into flour.
Stir in 1/2 cup milk and bacon.
Form soft dough and knead.
Pat into 1/2-inch thick round. Cut 4 biscuits with 3 1/2-inch cutter.
Beat egg and brush top with egg. Bake on ungreased sheet 10 to 12 minutes at 350\u00b0.