2 c. sifted flour
1 tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 beaten egg
2/3 c. milk

Sift dry ingredients; cut in shortening. Combine egg and milk; add to flour mixture all at once. Stir until dough follows fork around bowl. Turn out on lightly floured surface. Knead 20 strokes. Roll dough to 1 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-14 minutes. Makes about 1 dozen large biscuits.