Southern Gal Biscuits
["2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. cream of tartar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 egg (unbeaten)", "2/3 c. milk"]
["Sift all dry ingredients in bowl.", "Add shortening and blend until size of cornmeal.", "Pour milk into flour mixture slowly.", "Add the egg.", "Stir to a stiff dough.", "Knead on floured surface 5 times.", "Roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness.", "Cut with biscuit cutter.", "Put in greased 9-inch round cake pan.", "Cover tops with 1 tablespoon bacon grease.", "Bake in 450\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes. Makes 9 or 10."]
["flour", "baking powder", "cream of tartar", "salt", "sugar", "shortening", "egg", "milk"]