Crusty Hot Buscuits

Another favorite from Grandma Neola Hallows' collection, compiled by Aunt Jill.

2 1/4 cups sifted flour

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. sugar

1/3 cup shortening

2/3 cup milk

1 egg, unbeaten

Sift together the first 5 ingredients. Cut shortening into mixture to make course crumbs. Add the milk, then the egg. Mix with a fork until dough follows fork around bowl.

Knead on a floured board five or six times. Roll or pat to 1/2" thickness; cut out with biscuit cutter or edge of round glass.

Place on a baking sheet about 3/4" apart and bake 10-12 minutes. Makes 16 medium biscuits.