Baking Powder Biscuits

2002 Cowley Cookbook

Heat oven to 425 degrees. 

4 cups flour

1 cup shortening

1 tsp salt

2 eggs, beaten

1 T sugar

1 1/2 cups milk

5 tsp baking powder

Combine flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in shortening. Mix eggs and milk together and add to flour mixture. Dough will be sticky. Knead lightly on a floured surface about 20 times. Roll and cut. Bake 10 minutes until light brown.  Makes 2 dozen