Biscuits

3 cups all purpose flour

2½ tablespoons granulated sugar

4½ teaspoons baking powder

¾ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon cream of tartar

¾ cup butter or margarine

¾ cup milk

1 large egg, slightly beaten

Pre-heat oven to 425*

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar. Add butter or margarine. With a fork or pastry blender, blend mixture until it resembles coarse meal, stir in egg and milk. Turn dough on a lightly floured surface; knead lightly for 4 or 5 strokes. Roll or pat into a ½ to ¾ of an inch thick round. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.

Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes.