3 c. flour (sifted)
5 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. Crisco
1 to 1 1/4 c. milk

Sift together dry ingredients. Add Crisco. Crumble together. Pour in milk. Stir. Spoon on floured board. Use a bit of this flour to knead your dough. Roll out 1/2 inch thick. Cut out with biscuit cutter. Place in greased pan. Dab a small piece of Crisco on each biscuit. Bake 18 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.