MILE HIGH BISCUITS (OR SCONES)

3 Cups Flour
4 1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
3/4 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
3/4 Tsp. Salt
3/4 Cup Crisco Golden Shortening
1 Large Egg
1 Cup Milk
(2 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar if using for Strawberry Shortcake)

Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Make a well. Mix egg and milk together. Pour into well. Mix well. Turn out onto lightly floured board. Knead gently a few times.
Shape into a round, but do not press down or use a rolling pin! Make sure it is about 1" high.
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