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

Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add milk all at once. Stir just enough until dough follows fork around bowl. Place dough on floured surface and roll until 1/2" thick. Use biscuit cutter or drinking glass dipped in flour to cut biscuits. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes 14 to 16 biscuits.