6 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 c. double-acting baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. shortening
Water

In large bowl with fork, mix well all ingredients except shortening and water and with pastry blender cut shortening into flour mixture to resemble coarse crumbs; stir in 1 1/2 cups water until moistened (if too dry, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more water).

Turn dough onto floured surface; with floured hands, knead 8 to 10 times until smooth. With floured rolling pin, roll dough 3/4 inch thick. Cut biscuits with cookie cutter, place on cookie sheet 1 inch apart. Press trimmings together, reroll and cut. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden in preheated 400 degree oven. Makes about 2 dozen.