Mile High Baking Powder Biscuits

Sift together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and salt. Cut into shortening. Add egg to milk then add to dry ingredients and mix with fork. Turn dough out on floured board and knead lightly. Roll dough to 1 inch thickness. Cut into biscuits. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 450(F) for 12 minutes. Can be frozen, too.

Source: Sheldon Family Favorites - Bev Sheldon


Note: It's always been my horrible little secret, being from the south and all, that I can't make a decent biscuit. I made this recipe today and they came out beautiful! I can once again hold my southern head up high:)