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

In large bowl mix all ingredients; mix well but don't over mix.

3/4 cups of mix and 3/4 cups milk makes 9 biscuits or 1/4 cup milk to 1 cup mix makes 3 biscuits. Batter should be a little sticky. Pour on lightly floured board; pat out about 1/2 inch thick. Cut. Bake in hot oven 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes.