Baking Powder Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup buttermilk

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and sugar.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness.
Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
Yield: 10 biscuits.