3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening, butter or lard
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, mixed with 1/2 to 3/4 c. milk

Mix dry ingredients, cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add egg and milk with fork only until flour is moist and pulls away from sides of bowl. Roll 3/4 inch thick and cut 2 to 3 inch circles. Bake at 475 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.