Fluffy Homemade Biscuits

Ingredients

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

Directions

This recipe's Ingredients were scaled to yield a new amount. The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield of 12 servings.

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg with milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. 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 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.