Biscuits

I don't even remember where I got this recipe.  I've used this as long as I can remember and they always turn out great.  Making good biscuits is like making good pie crust.  Cut in the shortening (which should be pretty cold) and don't over-handle them. I make three different size batches which makes either 8, 16, or 24 if you use a green chili can that has both top and bottom lids removed as the cutter.

2 (4) (6) c. sifted flour
2 (4) (6) tsp. sugar
4 (8 tsp.) (4 Tblsp.) baking powder
1/2 (1) (1 1/2) tsp. salt
1/2 (1) (1 1/2) tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 (1) (1 1/2) c. crisco
2/3 (1 1/3) (2) c. milk or use powdered milk

Put all dry ingredients into a large bowl.  Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender.  Form a hole in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk.  Using a fork mix the dry with the liquid just till combined, then with floured hands, form into a flattened ball on a well floured surface and let sit for 5 or ten minutes. After sitting, flatten disc to 1" and use the can dipped in flour to cut circles very close together.  Don't twist when you cut.  Put biscuits fairly close together on a cookie sheet.  Form remaining dough into a flattened disc. without kneading too much or they'll be tough.  Cut more biscuits. I just take the remaining dough and stick it together to make 1 or 2 more biscuits.
Bake 450 degrees for 12-15 min. or till nicely browned.