Biscuits

These are the biscuits I’ve always made. They make about 8 biscuits so double or triple the recipe if you need more

2 cups flour
4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. cream of tartar
½ cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Pour the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar into a large bowl. Mix together and add the shortening. Cut the shortening in with a pastry blender or 2 butter knives till it resembles coarse crumbs or peas. Make a hole in the center of the flour and add the milk. Incorporate the flour into the milk till it forms a soft ball. Let sit for 5 minutes and gently knead the dough just a few times. Pat out onto a floured counter to desire thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter or a small can that’s had both ends cut off. Bake on a cookie sheet 450 degrees for about 12-15 minutes.