Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
scant tsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Blend shortening into dry ingredients.
Add milk.
Put dough on floured board.
Knead as little as possible; pat dough, cut and place with sides touching.
Biscuits will be light and fluffy if they are not handled too much.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.