Baking Powder Drop Biscuits

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Drop by heaping spoonfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 172 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.