Mile High Biscuits

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/8 cups milk

Preparation

Step 1

1
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add egg and milk;mix until dough forms a ball.
4
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 10- 12 times, only.
5
Roll out to 3/4 inch, cut with floured cutter.
6
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
7
Bake at 475 degrees for 12- 15 minutes or until light brown.