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

Blend together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until pea-sized lumps are obtained. Beat together the milk and egg and stir into dry ingredients to make soft dough. Roll to desired thickness, cut and freeze. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. For baking the biscuits are placed on cookie sheets direct from freezer. Put in oven as soon as it is turned on. Do not preheat.