Melt-In-Your-Mouth Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg, unbeaten
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Sift dry ingredients together and cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Pour milk in slowly; add egg and stir well.
Knead on lightly floured surface.
Roll 1/2-inch thick. Place on cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in 450\u00b0 oven.