Biscuits For 2 ( Or 4 ) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk, may need a little more

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine dry ingredients and sift twice.
In a bowl, mix shortening into dry ingredients until it looks like small dried peas add enough milk until a soft dough ball is formed.
Remove dough to a lightly floured board or counter top.
With lightly floured hands, pat dough into a 1/2 inch circle.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, then shape dough into circles.
Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until desired browness is reached.
Serve with lots and lots of butter or margaine.