Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      c.            flour
   4 1/2  tsp.          baking powder
     3/4  tsp.          salt
   1      c.            milk
   2      tbls.         sugar
     3/4  tsp.          cream of tartar
     3/4  c.            shortening
   1                    egg     well beaten

Preparation:

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt in bowl. Cut in shortening until well mixed. Break egg in cup; beat. Fill cup with milk; mix. Add all at once to flour mixture. Mix with fork to make a soft dough that sticks together. Turn out on floured surface; knead lightly about 15 times. Press to 1-inch thickness; cut with 2-inch cutter. Place in ungreased pan. Bake at 450 F for 10 to 12 minutes.