Ingredients

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

3 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 egg

2/3 cup milk

Preparation

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg with milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 20 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops with butter, cream, egg wash or milk. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.