Sky High Biscuits

Ingredients

3c flour

4 1/2 baking powder

2T sugar

1/2 t salt

3/4t cream of tarter

3/4c butter

1 egg

1 c milk

Directions

In a bowl combine dry ingredients, cut in butter until mixture resembles course cornmeal. Add egg & milk, stirring gradually and briefly; knead lightly on floured board. Add more flour if it is too sticky. Roll or pat to about 1-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch biscuits.

Bake 450° for 12-15 minutes in a greased 9-inch pan. Make sure they are done if they are really tight in the pan. They might need a couple of more minutes.