2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and stir just until dough follows fork around bowl. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick; cut with biscuit cutter. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 450 degrees 10 to 12 minutes.