1 c. sugar
1/2 c. Crisco
3 c. flour
3 tbsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix sugar and Crisco; cream. Add beaten egg, milk, vanilla and salt. Add flour a little at a time to form a soft dough. Roll out on well-floured board and knead until dough doesn't stick to board. Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Place on cloth to cool.