Becky's Never Fail Biscuits

Description
Bread Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 2 cups self-rising flour
 * ½ tsp. cream of tartar
 * 2 tsp. sugar
 * ½ cup shortening
 * ⅔ cup milk

Directions

 * 1) Sift together dry ingredients.
 * 2) Cut in shortening.
 * 3) Add in milk.
 * 4) Knead gently ½ minute.
 * 5) Roll ½ inch thick.
 * 6) Cut with biscuit cutter.
 * 7) Bake on ungreased sheet at 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Tips
A baking powder can makes a great biscuit cutter. Use a bottle opener to cut 2 holes in one end, and leave the other end completely open.