Amish Baking Powder Biscuits

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugr
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk

Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a wire whisk. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbles. Beat egg and milk; pour into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll or press to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2- inch floured biscuit cutter. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Via Taste of Home