Biscuits

2 cups flour
1 T baking powder
2 t sugar
1/2 t cream of tartar
1/4 t salt
1/2 cup shortening, margarine or butter
2/3 cup milk
Preheat oven to 450. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center; add milk all at once. Stir until dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, kneed dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough into 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts. Transfer biscuits to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Coleman Recipe Book 2006,
Submitted by Nana