Mile High Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   In mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   In another bowl, combine egg and milk.
5. 5
   Beat lightly with fork.
6. 6
   Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring enough to make soft dough.
7. 7
   Turn out onto floured board, knead 15 times.
8. 8
   Roll out to 1-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Cut into 2-inch rounds.
10. 10
    Place on ungreased baking sheet, about 1-inch apart.
11. 11
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
12. 12
    Makes 16 biscuits.