Southern Gal Biscuits

2 cups (480 ml) flour
4 teaspoons (20 ml) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
2 T (30 ml) sugar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cream of tartar
1/2 cup (120 ml) shortening
3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
1 egg

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of
tartar.  Add shortening and blend in with pastry blender or
two knives until crumbly.  Add milk and egg; stir to stiff
dough.

Roll out to 1-inch (2.5-cm) thickness.  Cut biscuits with
biscuit or cookie cutter and arrange on lightly greased
baking sheet.

Bake at 450 F (230 C) for 10-15 minutes.

Makes 6-8 biscuits.