EGG BISCUITS
Sift together
2 cups bread flour, measured after sifting once
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt and
1 tablespoon sugar.
Work in with fingers
2 tablespoons shortening. Add
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten, mixed with
⅔ cup milk, cutting it in with a knife.
Toss on floured cloth or board and knead 5 minutes. Shape in any way suggested below. Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Brush with milk or melted butter just before removing from the oven.