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

Put all ingredients into bowl; cut in the shortening until like coarse crumbs. make a well; add milk all at once. Stir quickly with fork until dough follows fork around bowl. Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 strokes. Roll dough or pat dough 1/2 inch thick. Bake on ungreased baking sheet in very hot oven (450 degrees) for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 16 medium biscuits.