Kharpern’s Mile High Biscuits

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

3/4 cup shortening

1 egg

1 cup milk

 

Mix the dry ingredients together then cut in the shortening until it resembles peas.  Add egg and milk knead lightly.  Cut into circles and place on a baking sheet touching each other.   Bake 8-10 mins at 400 degrees.