Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of tarter into a bowl.
  2. Add shortening and with a fork or pastry cutter, blend until mixture resembles corn meal.
  3. Add the milk and egg together in a bowl, add to flour mixture.
  4. Stir to a stiff dough.
  5. Knead 5 times, roll to 1/2 inch thick, cut into round circles.
  6. Bake on cookie sheet for 10-13 minutes at 425.