Directions  Fluffy Biscuits


ngredients

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    4 teaspoons baking powder
    3 teaspoons sugar
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup shortening
    1 large egg
    2/3 cup milk



    In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. 
    Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 
    Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
    Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 20 times. 
    Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. 
    Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
    Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
    Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Originally published as Fluffy Biscuits in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p35