4 c. VA best self-rising flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. shortening
4 c. buttermilk
1 egg

Mix all ingredients together, putting 1/2 of the egg in the mix, and brushing the other 1/2 over top of the biscuits before baking. Bake at 450 degrees until brown.