2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 egg
2/3 c. milk

Sift flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of tartar into bowl. Add shortening to flour mixture and blend together until cornmeal like consistency. Pour milk into flour mixture, add egg and stir to stiff dough. Put out on floured board and knead 5 times. Roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits.