Marie'S Baking Powder Biscuits

1. 1

   Sift flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of tartar in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the shortening, butter or margarine to the flour mixture and blend together until of corn meal consistency.

3. 3

   Pour milk into flour mixture slowly.

4. 4

   Add the egg.

5. 5

   Stir to a stiff dough.

6. 6

   Knead 5 times.

7. 7

   Roll into 1/2-inch thickness.

8. 8

   Cut with 1 1/2-inch biscuit or round cookie cutter.

9. 9

   Bake on aluminum cookie sheet 10 to 15 minutes at 450u00b0.

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