Fluffy Southern Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups self rising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 egg

Preparation

**Preheat oven to 425 degrees**.
1. Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl [includes flour(self rising or all purpose), salt, baking powder, and sugar].
2. Cut small pieces of butter or shortening into the dry mix. With a fork mash the pieces of butter or shortening into the mix well so that it all becomes small crumbles.
3. Add in the milk and beaten egg.
4. Stir mixture until dough forms.
5. Place dough on lightly floured board and knead dough.
6. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter or use a glass that is floured.
7. Place biscuit on a baking sheet or a thin pan about 1/2 inch. At this point you can add melted butter on the top of the biscuits.
8. Put biscuits in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes(or until they are golden brown).