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

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening to make coarse crumbs. Add milk and beaten egg. Mix with fork until dough follows fork around the bowl. Sprinkle flour on board, turn dough onto it. Shape and roll out. Cut into biscuit size. Place on cookie sheet and bake.

Best biscuit you'll ever eat.