2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness.
Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
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