Deb’s Mile High Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp cream of tarter
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening (*see substitution options below)
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450° F
2. Combine first 5 ingredients – Cut in shortening
3. Combine egg + milk add to flour mixture until moist
4. Turn dough onto lightly floured board – knead 8-10 times
5. Roll 1″ thick
6. Bake @ 450° F for 15 minutes (or 350° F 20-25 minutes)