Lex's Mile High Biscuits

Real southern biscuits that dh (southerner) loves! even easy for a yankee (me)!

Combine the first 6 ingredients , mixing well.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Combine egg and milk.

Add to the flour mixture , stirring until dry ingredients are just moistened.

Do not over mix !.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Knead 8 or 10 times.

Roll dough to 1 inch thickness.

Cut with a 2.

5 inch biscuit cutter.

Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, shortening, egg, milk