Piping Hot Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Roll dough half as thick as you like your biscuits.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Add milk all at once.
4. 4
   Stir with a fork just until moistened, knead gently 10 times on lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Roll or pat dough 1/2-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut with floured biscuit cutter.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Makes 16.