Short Biscuit

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• ¾ tsp

Preheat oven to 450°.

Sift the dry ingredients together into a large bowl. Work in the shortening with your fingertips until you have a very coarse meal. Add the egg and just enough milk to form a soft dough, which should clean the bowl. On a lightly floured pastry cloth, roll