Plain Biscuits
["3 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)", "3/4 Tbsp. salt", "1/2 c. butter", "1/4 c. (approximately) milk", "1 egg, well beaten"]
["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Sift dry ingredients together, then, using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter.", "Combine milk and egg and slowly add to flour until mixture is wet enough to hold together.", "Turn onto a floured board.", "Knead, then roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter.", "Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden.", "Yields about 2 dozen biscuits."]
["flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "salt", "butter", "milk", "egg"]