Dad's Melty Biscuits

Ingredients

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar and salt.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Make well in center of mix; add milk all at once.

Stir until dough clings together.

Knead gently on a floured surface for 10 to 12 strokes.

Roll or pat to a ½ inch thickness: cut with 2½ inch biscuit cutter using straight motion.

Bake on un-greased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes at 450℉ (230℃).

Serve warm biscuits with butter and jam if you wish.