Ingredients

• 2 c flour
• 5 tsp baking powder
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 c shortening (or a stick of butter)
• 1 egg
• 2/3 c milk

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Beat egg with milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Turn onto a well floured surface
5. Knead 20 times  (I use my kitchen aid)
6. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness
7. Cut with a floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter.
8. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
9. Bake at 450 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Serve warm with butter.