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

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk all at once and stir until dough follows fork around bowl. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in hot 450 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 16 biscuits.