Freezer Biscuits

Ingredients and Instructions

2 cups all−purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 cup shortening

2/3 cup milk

1 egg

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of tartar; mix well. Cut in

shortening. Stir in milk and egg until smooth.

Turn dough onto lightly floured board or cloth and knead 4 or 5 times. Roll out dough and cut into

biscuits. Arrange biscuits on a cookie sheet, cover and freeze. After they are frozen, transfer to and

store them in a freezer bag.

Do not thaw to bake. Bake in preheated 450 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

Makes 12 to 16 biscuits.