I use a recipe from an Amish Cookbook.
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Biscuits
2 c. flour 2 T. sugar
2 t. baking powder 1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1/2 t. cream of tartar 2/3 c. milk (for drop biscuits
note... 1/2 c. milk (for roll out)
1/2 t. salt 1 egg, beaten
Sift dry ingredients and cut in shortening. I add egg and milk together and stir into the dry mixture. Bake 10 -15 min. in a 400 degree oven. Yumm.
When I make a double batch(s) I blend the Crisco in with the dry with the mixer. Big hit at Sunrise breakfast at Easter with sausage gravy.