2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. lard & butter
1 egg
2/3 c. sweet milk

Sift first 4 ingredients twice. Rub in lard and butter. Add well beaten egg and milk (cut in with a knife). Bake 20 minutes in a hot oven.